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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,122.46, 81,162.96 and 26,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,122.46, 81,162.96 and 26,024.76 is: 39,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,122.46 : 81,162.96 = 26,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,122.46/81,162.96 = 26,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,122.46x = 81,162.96 × 26,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,122.46x = 2,112,246,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,246,554.89/54,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,027.17

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