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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,863.76, 75,711.98 and 29,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,863.76, 75,711.98 and 29,713.26 is: 41,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,863.76 : 75,711.98 = 29,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,863.76/75,711.98 = 29,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,863.76x = 75,711.98 × 29,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,863.76x = 2,249,649,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,649,746.85/54,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,004.29

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