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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,363.65, 83,005.24 and 22,073.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,363.65, 83,005.24 and 22,073.73 is: 33,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,363.65 : 83,005.24 = 22,073.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,363.65/83,005.24 = 22,073.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,363.65x = 83,005.24 × 22,073.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,363.65x = 1,832,235,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,235,256.35/55,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,094.55

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