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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,932.84, 79,295.46 and 30,699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,932.84, 79,295.46 and 30,699.51 is: 45,989.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,932.84 : 79,295.46 = 30,699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,932.84/79,295.46 = 30,699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,932.84x = 79,295.46 × 30,699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,932.84x = 2,434,332,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,332,023.80/52,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,989.07

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