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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,625.64, 81,970.26 and 23,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,625.64, 81,970.26 and 23,033.72 is: 34,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,625.64 : 81,970.26 = 23,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,625.64/81,970.26 = 23,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,625.64x = 81,970.26 × 23,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,625.64x = 1,888,080,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,080,017.17/54,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,563.99

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