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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.97, 79,450.46 and 13,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.97, 79,450.46 and 13,522.67 is: 20,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.97 : 79,450.46 = 13,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.97/79,450.46 = 13,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.97x = 79,450.46 × 13,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.97x = 1,074,382,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,382,351.93/52,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.01

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