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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,370.15, 83,014.98 and 22,080.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,370.15, 83,014.98 and 22,080.23 is: 33,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,370.15 : 83,014.98 = 22,080.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,370.15/83,014.98 = 22,080.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,370.15x = 83,014.98 × 22,080.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,370.15x = 1,832,989,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,989,851.85/55,370.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,104.30

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