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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,622.46, 78,964.82 and 19,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,622.46, 78,964.82 and 19,365.88 is: 29,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,622.46 : 78,964.82 = 19,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,622.46/78,964.82 = 19,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,622.46x = 78,964.82 × 19,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,622.46x = 1,529,223,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,223,228.34/52,622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.28

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