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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,223.65, 82,756.11 and 23,625.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,223.65, 82,756.11 and 23,625.13 is: 35,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,223.65 : 82,756.11 = 23,625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,223.65/82,756.11 = 23,625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,223.65x = 82,756.11 × 23,625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,223.65x = 1,955,123,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,123,857.04/55,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,403.74

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