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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,773.27, 72,804.58 and 33,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,773.27, 72,804.58 and 33,647.95 is: 46,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,773.27 : 72,804.58 = 33,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,773.27/72,804.58 = 33,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,773.27x = 72,804.58 × 33,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,773.27x = 2,449,724,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,724,867.61/52,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,419.80

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