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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,421.80, 92,003.10 and 54,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,421.80, 92,003.10 and 54,855.40 is: 82,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,421.80 : 92,003.10 = 54,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,421.80/92,003.10 = 54,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,421.80x = 92,003.10 × 54,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,421.80x = 5,046,866,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,866,851.74/61,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,167.36

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