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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,126.28, 81,169.98 and 22,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,126.28, 81,169.98 and 22,951 is: 34,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,126.28 : 81,169.98 = 22,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,126.28/81,169.98 = 22,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,126.28x = 81,169.98 × 22,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,126.28x = 1,862,932,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,932,210.98/54,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,418.26

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