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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,864.95, 79,141.86 and 35,291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,864.95, 79,141.86 and 35,291.19 is: 52,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,864.95 : 79,141.86 = 35,291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,864.95/79,141.86 = 35,291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,864.95x = 79,141.86 × 35,291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,864.95x = 2,793,010,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,010,418.21/52,864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,832.93

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