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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,607.38, 78,942.51 and 19,330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,607.38, 78,942.51 and 19,330.81 is: 29,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,607.38 : 78,942.51 = 19,330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,607.38/78,942.51 = 19,330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,607.38x = 78,942.51 × 19,330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,607.38x = 1,526,022,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,022,174.96/52,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,007.76

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