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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,007.27, 81,013.34 and 16,564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,007.27, 81,013.34 and 16,564.62 is: 24,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,007.27 : 81,013.34 = 16,564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,007.27/81,013.34 = 16,564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,007.27x = 81,013.34 × 16,564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,007.27x = 1,341,955,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,955,192.03/54,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.68

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