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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,412.80, 81,619.20 and 45,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,412.80, 81,619.20 and 45,664.80 is: 68,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,412.80 : 81,619.20 = 45,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,412.80/81,619.20 = 45,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,412.80x = 81,619.20 × 45,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,412.80x = 3,727,124,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,124,444.16/54,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,497.20

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