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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,997.14, 82,505.97 and 25,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,997.14, 82,505.97 and 25,013.55 is: 37,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,997.14 : 82,505.97 = 25,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,997.14/82,505.97 = 25,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,997.14x = 82,505.97 × 25,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,997.14x = 2,063,767,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,767,205.89/54,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,524.99

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