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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,752.52, 82,022.25 and 35,975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,752.52, 82,022.25 and 35,975.51 is: 53,893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,752.52 : 82,022.25 = 35,975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,752.52/82,022.25 = 35,975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,752.52x = 82,022.25 × 35,975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,752.52x = 2,950,791,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,791,864.99/54,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,893.26

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