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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,168.64, 81,252.84 and 14,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,168.64, 81,252.84 and 14,731.48 is: 22,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,168.64 : 81,252.84 = 14,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,168.64/81,252.84 = 14,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,168.64x = 81,252.84 × 14,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,168.64x = 1,196,974,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,974,587.40/54,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.19

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