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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,563.12, 83,344.44 and 14,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,563.12, 83,344.44 and 14,010 is: 21,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,563.12 : 83,344.44 = 14,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,563.12/83,344.44 = 14,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,563.12x = 83,344.44 × 14,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,563.12x = 1,167,655,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,655,604.40/55,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.94

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