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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,710.62, 79,091.90 and 24,632.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,710.62, 79,091.90 and 24,632.62 is: 36,961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,710.62 : 79,091.90 = 24,632.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,710.62/79,091.90 = 24,632.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,710.62x = 79,091.90 × 24,632.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,710.62x = 1,948,240,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,240,717.78/52,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,961.07

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