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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,666.28, 81,935.70 and 25,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,666.28, 81,935.70 and 25,087.24 is: 37,601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,666.28 : 81,935.70 = 25,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,666.28/81,935.70 = 25,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,666.28x = 81,935.70 × 25,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,666.28x = 2,055,540,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,540,570.47/54,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.62

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