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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,506.58, 81,644.97 and 24,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,506.58, 81,644.97 and 24,949.26 is: 37,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,506.58 : 81,644.97 = 24,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,506.58/81,644.97 = 24,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,506.58x = 81,644.97 × 24,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,506.58x = 2,036,981,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,981,584.22/54,506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,371.30

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