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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,211.60, 81,317.40 and 32,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,211.60, 81,317.40 and 32,035.60 is: 48,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,211.60 : 81,317.40 = 32,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,211.60/81,317.40 = 32,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,211.60x = 81,317.40 × 32,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,211.60x = 2,605,051,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,051,699.44/54,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,053.40

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