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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,901.80, 82,483.92 and 35,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,901.80, 82,483.92 and 35,218.80 is: 52,912.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,901.80 : 82,483.92 = 35,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,901.80/82,483.92 = 35,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,901.80x = 82,483.92 × 35,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,901.80x = 2,904,984,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,984,681.70/54,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,912.38

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