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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,274.19, 76,290.69 and 35,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,274.19, 76,290.69 and 35,127.14 is: 48,483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,274.19 : 76,290.69 = 35,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,274.19/76,290.69 = 35,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,274.19x = 76,290.69 × 35,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,274.19x = 2,679,873,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,873,748.33/55,274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,483.27

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