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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,168.47, 81,253.62 and 14,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,168.47, 81,253.62 and 14,724.62 is: 22,087.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,168.47 : 81,253.62 = 14,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,168.47/81,253.62 = 14,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,168.47x = 81,253.62 × 14,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,168.47x = 1,196,428,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,428,271.86/54,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.17

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