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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,251.30, 81,376.95 and 14,809.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,251.30, 81,376.95 and 14,809.47 is: 22,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,251.30 : 81,376.95 = 14,809.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,251.30/81,376.95 = 14,809.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,251.30x = 81,376.95 × 14,809.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,251.30x = 1,205,149,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,149,250.09/54,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.20

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