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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,281.49, 81,415.76 and 23,125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,281.49, 81,415.76 and 23,125.65 is: 34,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,281.49 : 81,415.76 = 23,125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,281.49/81,415.76 = 23,125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,281.49x = 81,415.76 × 23,125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,281.49x = 1,882,792,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,792,254.62/54,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,685.71

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