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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,663.40, 81,995.10 and 37,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,663.40, 81,995.10 and 37,750.60 is: 56,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,663.40 : 81,995.10 = 37,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,663.40/81,995.10 = 37,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,663.40x = 81,995.10 × 37,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,663.40x = 3,095,364,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,364,222.06/54,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,625.90

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