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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,847.91, 72,921.15 and 34,933.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,847.91, 72,921.15 and 34,933.34 is: 48,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,847.91 : 72,921.15 = 34,933.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,847.91/72,921.15 = 34,933.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,847.91x = 72,921.15 × 34,933.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,847.91x = 2,547,378,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,378,961.54/52,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,202.08

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