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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,197.14, 79,798.44 and 13,754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,197.14, 79,798.44 and 13,754.59 is: 20,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,197.14 : 79,798.44 = 13,754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,197.14/79,798.44 = 13,754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,197.14x = 79,798.44 × 13,754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,197.14x = 1,097,594,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,594,824.84/53,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.59

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