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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,954.79, 80,955.51 and 28,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,954.79, 80,955.51 and 28,965.66 is: 43,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,954.79 : 80,955.51 = 28,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,954.79/80,955.51 = 28,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,954.79x = 80,955.51 × 28,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,954.79x = 2,344,929,777.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,929,777.79/53,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,461.01

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