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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,774.61, 75,588.74 and 30,901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,774.61, 75,588.74 and 30,901.27 is: 42,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,774.61 : 75,588.74 = 30,901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,774.61/75,588.74 = 30,901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,774.61x = 75,588.74 × 30,901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,774.61x = 2,335,788,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,788,063.70/54,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,643.63

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