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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,281.63, 81,460.92 and 24,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,281.63, 81,460.92 and 24,703.27 is: 37,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,281.63 : 81,460.92 = 24,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,281.63/81,460.92 = 24,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,281.63x = 81,460.92 × 24,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,281.63x = 2,012,350,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,350,693.90/54,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,072.41

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