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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,360.76, 75,036.27 and 34,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,360.76, 75,036.27 and 34,251.34 is: 47,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,360.76 : 75,036.27 = 34,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,360.76/75,036.27 = 34,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,360.76x = 75,036.27 × 34,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,360.76x = 2,570,092,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,092,796.10/54,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,278.46

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