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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,166.28, 81,251.08 and 14,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,166.28, 81,251.08 and 14,724.24 is: 22,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,166.28 : 81,251.08 = 14,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,166.28/81,251.08 = 14,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,166.28x = 81,251.08 × 14,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,166.28x = 1,196,360,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,360,402.18/54,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.81

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