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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,968.64, 75,858.59 and 32,307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,968.64, 75,858.59 and 32,307.31 is: 44,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,968.64 : 75,858.59 = 32,307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,968.64/75,858.59 = 32,307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,968.64x = 75,858.59 × 32,307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,968.64x = 2,450,786,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,786,983.29/54,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,585.18

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