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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,997.07, 79,474.68 and 23,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,997.07, 79,474.68 and 23,394 is: 35,081.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,997.07 : 79,474.68 = 23,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,997.07/79,474.68 = 23,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,997.07x = 79,474.68 × 23,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,997.07x = 1,859,230,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,230,663.92/52,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,081.76

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