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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,223.62, 74,827.82 and 30,022.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,223.62, 74,827.82 and 30,022.27 is: 41,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,223.62 : 74,827.82 = 30,022.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,223.62/74,827.82 = 30,022.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,223.62x = 74,827.82 × 30,022.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,223.62x = 2,246,500,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,500,734.66/54,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,430.30

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