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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,292.49, 76,280.67 and 32,622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,292.49, 76,280.67 and 32,622.48 is: 45,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,292.49 : 76,280.67 = 32,622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,292.49/76,280.67 = 32,622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,292.49x = 76,280.67 × 32,622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,292.49x = 2,488,464,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,464,631.46/55,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,005.47

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