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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,273.64, 76,255.97 and 34,016.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,273.64, 76,255.97 and 34,016.00 is: 46,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,273.64 : 76,255.97 = 34,016.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,273.64/76,255.97 = 34,016.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,273.64x = 76,255.97 × 34,016.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,273.64x = 2,593,922,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,922,524.16/55,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,928.75

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