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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,969.70, 80,954.55 and 39,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,969.70, 80,954.55 and 39,281.70 is: 58,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,969.70 : 80,954.55 = 39,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,969.70/80,954.55 = 39,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,969.70x = 80,954.55 × 39,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,969.70x = 3,180,032,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,032,346.74/53,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,922.55

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