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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,709.68, 81,993.22 and 24,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,709.68, 81,993.22 and 24,701.60 is: 37,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,709.68 : 81,993.22 = 24,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,709.68/81,993.22 = 24,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,709.68x = 81,993.22 × 24,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,709.68x = 2,025,363,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,363,723.15/54,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,020.21

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