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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,672.92, 78,926.34 and 19,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,672.92, 78,926.34 and 19,347 is: 28,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,672.92 : 78,926.34 = 19,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,672.92/78,926.34 = 19,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,672.92x = 78,926.34 × 19,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,672.92x = 1,526,987,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,987,899.98/52,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,990.00

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