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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,140.62, 81,210.86 and 14,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,140.62, 81,210.86 and 14,703.52 is: 22,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,140.62 : 81,210.86 = 14,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,140.62/81,210.86 = 14,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,140.62x = 81,210.86 × 14,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,140.62x = 1,194,085,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,085,504.23/54,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.26

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