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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,410.72, 76,414.88 and 44,117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,410.72, 76,414.88 and 44,117.49 is: 60,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,410.72 : 76,414.88 = 44,117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,410.72/76,414.88 = 44,117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,410.72x = 76,414.88 × 44,117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,410.72x = 3,371,232,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,232,483.66/55,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,840.80

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