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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,630.11, 78,891.96 and 22,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,630.11, 78,891.96 and 22,663.89 is: 33,972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,630.11 : 78,891.96 = 22,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,630.11/78,891.96 = 22,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,630.11x = 78,891.96 × 22,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,630.11x = 1,787,998,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,998,703.32/52,630.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.92

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