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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,433.76, 81,682.14 and 22,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,433.76, 81,682.14 and 22,841 is: 34,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,433.76 : 81,682.14 = 22,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,433.76/81,682.14 = 22,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,433.76x = 81,682.14 × 22,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,433.76x = 1,865,701,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,701,759.74/54,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,274.72

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