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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,293.80, 76,297.76 and 32,633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,293.80, 76,297.76 and 32,633.74 is: 45,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,293.80 : 76,297.76 = 32,633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,293.80/76,297.76 = 32,633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,293.80x = 76,297.76 × 32,633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,293.80x = 2,489,881,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,881,262.42/55,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,030.03

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