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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,027.62, 81,040.76 and 14,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,027.62, 81,040.76 and 14,043.08 is: 21,064.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,027.62 : 81,040.76 = 14,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,027.62/81,040.76 = 14,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,027.62x = 81,040.76 × 14,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,027.62x = 1,138,061,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,061,875.94/54,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.45

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