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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,604.63, 78,944.66 and 35,695.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,604.63, 78,944.66 and 35,695.47 is: 53,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,604.63 : 78,944.66 = 35,695.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,604.63/78,944.66 = 35,695.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,604.63x = 78,944.66 × 35,695.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,604.63x = 2,817,966,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,966,564.21/52,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,568.80

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