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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,317.43, 81,305.67 and 37,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,317.43, 81,305.67 and 37,351.44 is: 55,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,317.43 : 81,305.67 = 37,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,317.43/81,305.67 = 37,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,317.43x = 81,305.67 × 37,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,317.43x = 3,036,883,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,883,854.66/54,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,909.93

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