Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,610, 81,928 and 17,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,610, 81,928 and 17,674 is: 26,515.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,610 : 81,928 = 17,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,610/81,928 = 17,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,610x = 81,928 × 17,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,610x = 1,447,995,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,995,472/54,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,515.21
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