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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,265.83, 81,523.88 and 52,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,265.83, 81,523.88 and 52,023.84 is: 78,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,265.83 : 81,523.88 = 52,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,265.83/81,523.88 = 52,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,265.83x = 81,523.88 × 52,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,265.83x = 4,241,185,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,185,289.30/54,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,155.73

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