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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,179.39, 81,158.91 and 44,219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,179.39, 81,158.91 and 44,219.63 is: 66,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,179.39 : 81,158.91 = 44,219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,179.39/81,158.91 = 44,219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,179.39x = 81,158.91 × 44,219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,179.39x = 3,588,816,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,816,565.61/54,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,239.52

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