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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,995.62, 79,465.48 and 23,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,995.62, 79,465.48 and 23,399.44 is: 35,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,995.62 : 79,465.48 = 23,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,995.62/79,465.48 = 23,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,995.62x = 79,465.48 × 23,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,995.62x = 1,859,447,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,447,731.33/52,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,086.82

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