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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,904, 75,767.88 and 29,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,904, 75,767.88 and 29,753.68 is: 41,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,904 : 75,767.88 = 29,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,904/75,767.88 = 29,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,904x = 75,767.88 × 29,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,904x = 2,254,373,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,373,255.80/54,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,060.27

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