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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,151.59, 81,227.38 and 35,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,151.59, 81,227.38 and 35,679.27 is: 53,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,151.59 : 81,227.38 = 35,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,151.59/81,227.38 = 35,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,151.59x = 81,227.38 × 35,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,151.59x = 2,898,133,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,133,127.08/54,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,518.90

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