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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,005.08, 75,906.06 and 29,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,005.08, 75,906.06 and 29,854.04 is: 41,198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,005.08 : 75,906.06 = 29,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,005.08/75,906.06 = 29,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,005.08x = 75,906.06 × 29,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,005.08x = 2,266,102,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,102,551.48/55,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,198.06

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