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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,075.26, 76,003.84 and 32,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,075.26, 76,003.84 and 32,719.26 is: 45,152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,075.26 : 76,003.84 = 32,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,075.26/76,003.84 = 32,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,075.26x = 76,003.84 × 32,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,075.26x = 2,486,789,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,789,401.96/55,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,152.57

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