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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,235.16, 76,229.82 and 34,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,235.16, 76,229.82 and 34,026.84 is: 46,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,235.16 : 76,229.82 = 34,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,235.16/76,229.82 = 34,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,235.16x = 76,229.82 × 34,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,235.16x = 2,593,859,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,859,888.37/55,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,960.30

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