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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,233.93, 76,267.80 and 45,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,233.93, 76,267.80 and 45,026.58 is: 62,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,233.93 : 76,267.80 = 45,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,233.93/76,267.80 = 45,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,233.93x = 76,267.80 × 45,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,233.93x = 3,434,078,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,078,198.12/55,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,173.35

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