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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,268.30, 82,902.36 and 25,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,268.30, 82,902.36 and 25,669.94 is: 38,504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,268.30 : 82,902.36 = 25,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,268.30/82,902.36 = 25,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,268.30x = 82,902.36 × 25,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,268.30x = 2,128,098,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,098,607.06/55,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,504.87

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