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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,845.91, 82,154.05 and 35,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,845.91, 82,154.05 and 35,023.59 is: 52,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,845.91 : 82,154.05 = 35,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,845.91/82,154.05 = 35,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,845.91x = 82,154.05 × 35,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,845.91x = 2,877,329,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,329,676.48/54,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,462.06

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