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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,164.76, 76,127.52 and 30,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,164.76, 76,127.52 and 30,014.26 is: 41,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,164.76 : 76,127.52 = 30,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,164.76/76,127.52 = 30,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,164.76x = 76,127.52 × 30,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,164.76x = 2,284,911,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,911,178.44/55,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,419.76

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