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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,708.67, 81,991.72 and 24,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,708.67, 81,991.72 and 24,700.60 is: 37,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,708.67 : 81,991.72 = 24,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,708.67/81,991.72 = 24,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,708.67x = 81,991.72 × 24,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,708.67x = 2,025,244,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,244,679.03/54,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,018.72

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