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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,266.70, 81,400.05 and 38,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,266.70, 81,400.05 and 38,520.30 is: 57,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,266.70 : 81,400.05 = 38,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,266.70/81,400.05 = 38,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,266.70x = 81,400.05 × 38,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,266.70x = 3,135,554,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,554,346.02/54,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,780.45

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