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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,369.14, 83,013.48 and 22,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,369.14, 83,013.48 and 22,079.22 is: 33,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,369.14 : 83,013.48 = 22,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,369.14/83,013.48 = 22,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,369.14x = 83,013.48 × 22,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,369.14x = 1,832,872,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,872,887.89/55,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,102.79

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