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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,369.45, 83,013.94 and 22,079.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,369.45, 83,013.94 and 22,079.53 is: 33,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,369.45 : 83,013.94 = 22,079.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,369.45/83,013.94 = 22,079.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,369.45x = 83,013.94 × 22,079.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,369.45x = 1,832,908,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,908,778.65/55,369.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,103.25

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