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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,281.58, 74,907.50 and 30,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,281.58, 74,907.50 and 30,082.04 is: 41,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,281.58 : 74,907.50 = 30,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,281.58/74,907.50 = 30,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,281.58x = 74,907.50 × 30,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,281.58x = 2,253,370,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,370,280.06/54,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,512.62

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