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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,607.04, 78,940.47 and 19,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,607.04, 78,940.47 and 19,322.82 is: 28,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,607.04 : 78,940.47 = 19,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,607.04/78,940.47 = 19,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,607.04x = 78,940.47 × 19,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,607.04x = 1,525,352,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,352,492.53/52,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,995.22

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