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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,926.76, 73,040.48 and 29,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,926.76, 73,040.48 and 29,055 is: 40,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,926.76 : 73,040.48 = 29,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,926.76/73,040.48 = 29,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,926.76x = 73,040.48 × 29,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,926.76x = 2,122,191,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,191,146.40/52,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,096.75

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