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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,673.46, 76,790.84 and 34,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,673.46, 76,790.84 and 34,440.12 is: 47,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,673.46 : 76,790.84 = 34,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,673.46/76,790.84 = 34,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,673.46x = 76,790.84 × 34,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,673.46x = 2,644,685,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,685,572.30/55,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,503.52

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