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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,573.12, 81,876.96 and 19,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,573.12, 81,876.96 and 19,512 is: 29,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,573.12 : 81,876.96 = 19,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,573.12/81,876.96 = 19,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,573.12x = 81,876.96 × 19,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,573.12x = 1,597,583,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,583,243.52/54,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,274.18

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