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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,661.40, 81,992.10 and 34,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,661.40, 81,992.10 and 34,962.20 is: 52,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,661.40 : 81,992.10 = 34,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,661.40/81,992.10 = 34,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,661.40x = 81,992.10 × 34,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,661.40x = 2,866,624,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,624,198.62/54,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,443.30

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