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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,070.76, 75,991.16 and 32,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,070.76, 75,991.16 and 32,404.76 is: 44,714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,070.76 : 75,991.16 = 32,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,070.76/75,991.16 = 32,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,070.76x = 75,991.16 × 32,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,070.76x = 2,462,475,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,475,301.92/55,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,714.75

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