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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,167.70, 81,251.10 and 14,724.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,167.70, 81,251.10 and 14,724.75 is: 22,087.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,167.70 : 81,251.10 = 14,724.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,167.70/81,251.10 = 14,724.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,167.70x = 81,251.10 × 14,724.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,167.70x = 1,196,402,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,402,134.73/54,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.00

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