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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,264.81, 76,265.47 and 32,604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,264.81, 76,265.47 and 32,604.07 is: 44,993.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,264.81 : 76,265.47 = 32,604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,264.81/76,265.47 = 32,604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,264.81x = 76,265.47 × 32,604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,264.81x = 2,486,564,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,564,807.25/55,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,993.64

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