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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,683.03, 78,955.59 and 46,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,683.03, 78,955.59 and 46,002.69 is: 68,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,683.03 : 78,955.59 = 46,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,683.03/78,955.59 = 46,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,683.03x = 78,955.59 × 46,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,683.03x = 3,632,169,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,169,530.54/52,683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,943.82

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