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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,819.59, 79,225.47 and 19,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,819.59, 79,225.47 and 19,524.09 is: 29,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,819.59 : 79,225.47 = 19,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,819.59/79,225.47 = 19,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,819.59x = 79,225.47 × 19,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,819.59x = 1,546,805,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,805,206.57/52,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,284.69

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