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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,107.28, 76,049.62 and 33,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,107.28, 76,049.62 and 33,598.27 is: 46,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,107.28 : 76,049.62 = 33,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,107.28/76,049.62 = 33,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,107.28x = 76,049.62 × 33,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,107.28x = 2,555,135,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,135,666.16/55,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,366.57

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