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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,303.93, 76,323.36 and 34,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,303.93, 76,323.36 and 34,084.63 is: 47,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,303.93 : 76,323.36 = 34,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,303.93/76,323.36 = 34,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,303.93x = 76,323.36 × 34,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,303.93x = 2,601,453,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,453,485.96/55,303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,039.22

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