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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,741.19, 79,055.06 and 26,050.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,741.19, 79,055.06 and 26,050.23 is: 39,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,741.19 : 79,055.06 = 26,050.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,741.19/79,055.06 = 26,050.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,741.19x = 79,055.06 × 26,050.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,741.19x = 2,059,402,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,402,365.41/52,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,047.33

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