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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,573.99, 80,251.97 and 34,797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,573.99, 80,251.97 and 34,797.11 is: 52,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,573.99 : 80,251.97 = 34,797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,573.99/80,251.97 = 34,797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,573.99x = 80,251.97 × 34,797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,573.99x = 2,792,536,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,536,052.56/53,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,124.85

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