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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,535.94, 76,608.45 and 34,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,535.94, 76,608.45 and 34,036.10 is: 46,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,535.94 : 76,608.45 = 34,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,535.94/76,608.45 = 34,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,535.94x = 76,608.45 × 34,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,535.94x = 2,607,452,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,452,886.39/55,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.73

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