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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,305.84, 80,007.72 and 27,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,305.84, 80,007.72 and 27,029.44 is: 40,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,305.84 : 80,007.72 = 27,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,305.84/80,007.72 = 27,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,305.84x = 80,007.72 × 27,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,305.84x = 2,162,563,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,563,867.28/53,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,568.99

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