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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,565.62, 75,293.82 and 34,414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,565.62, 75,293.82 and 34,414.89 is: 47,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,565.62 : 75,293.82 = 34,414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,565.62/75,293.82 = 34,414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,565.62x = 75,293.82 × 34,414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,565.62x = 2,591,228,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,228,532.98/54,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,488.30

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