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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,760, 126,630.72 and 52,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,760, 126,630.72 and 52,016 is: 71,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,760 : 126,630.72 = 52,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,760/126,630.72 = 52,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,760x = 126,630.72 × 52,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,760x = 6,586,823,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,823,531.52/91,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,783.17

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