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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,731.61, 79,093.36 and 19,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,731.61, 79,093.36 and 19,445.47 is: 29,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,731.61 : 79,093.36 = 19,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,731.61/79,093.36 = 19,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,731.61x = 79,093.36 × 19,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,731.61x = 1,538,007,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,007,385.65/52,731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,166.71

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