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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,171.13, 81,059.73 and 44,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,171.13, 81,059.73 and 44,723.29 is: 66,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,171.13 : 81,059.73 = 44,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,171.13/81,059.73 = 44,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,171.13x = 81,059.73 × 44,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,171.13x = 3,625,257,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,257,812.11/54,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,922.32

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