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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,622.42, 81,991.95 and 23,479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,622.42, 81,991.95 and 23,479.54 is: 35,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,622.42 : 81,991.95 = 23,479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,622.42/81,991.95 = 23,479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,622.42x = 81,991.95 × 23,479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,622.42x = 1,925,133,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,133,269.70/54,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,244.38

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