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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,475.94, 81,718.62 and 15,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,475.94, 81,718.62 and 15,033.06 is: 22,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,475.94 : 81,718.62 = 15,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,475.94/81,718.62 = 15,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,475.94x = 81,718.62 × 15,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,475.94x = 1,228,480,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,480,861.20/54,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.89

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