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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,412.67, 76,494.65 and 35,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,412.67, 76,494.65 and 35,297.13 is: 48,726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,412.67 : 76,494.65 = 35,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,412.67/76,494.65 = 35,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,412.67x = 76,494.65 × 35,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,412.67x = 2,700,041,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,041,605.35/55,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,726.07

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