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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,311.93, 81,473.52 and 14,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,311.93, 81,473.52 and 14,869.04 is: 22,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,311.93 : 81,473.52 = 14,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,311.93/81,473.52 = 14,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,311.93x = 81,473.52 × 14,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,311.93x = 1,211,432,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,432,620.45/54,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.09

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