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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,150.32, 76,133.88 and 33,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,150.32, 76,133.88 and 33,947.76 is: 46,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,150.32 : 76,133.88 = 33,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,150.32/76,133.88 = 33,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,150.32x = 76,133.88 × 33,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,150.32x = 2,584,574,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,574,686.11/55,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,864.18

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