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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,216.67, 81,309.39 and 18,676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,216.67, 81,309.39 and 18,676.55 is: 28,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,216.67 : 81,309.39 = 18,676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,216.67/81,309.39 = 18,676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,216.67x = 81,309.39 × 18,676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,216.67x = 1,518,578,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,578,887.80/54,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,009.45

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