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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,966.98, 74,474.67 and 30,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,966.98, 74,474.67 and 30,093.58 is: 41,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,966.98 : 74,474.67 = 30,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,966.98/74,474.67 = 30,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,966.98x = 74,474.67 × 30,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,966.98x = 2,241,209,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,209,439.62/53,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,529.27

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