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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,305.99, 76,325.22 and 32,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,305.99, 76,325.22 and 32,658.12 is: 45,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,305.99 : 76,325.22 = 32,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,305.99/76,325.22 = 32,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,305.99x = 76,325.22 × 32,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,305.99x = 2,492,638,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,638,193.79/55,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,069.95

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