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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,069.82, 75,983.58 and 32,096.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,069.82, 75,983.58 and 32,096.07 is: 44,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,069.82 : 75,983.58 = 32,096.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,069.82/75,983.58 = 32,096.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,069.82x = 75,983.58 × 32,096.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,069.82x = 2,438,774,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,774,302.53/55,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,285.14

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