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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,307.51, 76,306.47 and 32,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,307.51, 76,306.47 and 32,654.14 is: 45,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,307.51 : 76,306.47 = 32,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,307.51/76,306.47 = 32,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,307.51x = 76,306.47 × 32,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,307.51x = 2,491,722,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,722,154.29/55,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,052.15

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