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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,283.51, 81,453.39 and 36,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,283.51, 81,453.39 and 36,284.33 is: 54,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,283.51 : 81,453.39 = 36,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,283.51/81,453.39 = 36,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,283.51x = 81,453.39 × 36,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,283.51x = 2,955,481,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,481,682.38/54,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,445.29

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