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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,449.84, 80,161.80 and 22,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,449.84, 80,161.80 and 22,268.08 is: 33,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,449.84 : 80,161.80 = 22,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,449.84/80,161.80 = 22,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,449.84x = 80,161.80 × 22,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,449.84x = 1,785,049,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,049,375.34/53,449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,396.72

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