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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,673.94, 76,833.18 and 33,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,673.94, 76,833.18 and 33,026.34 is: 45,578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,673.94 : 76,833.18 = 33,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,673.94/76,833.18 = 33,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,673.94x = 76,833.18 × 33,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,673.94x = 2,537,518,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,518,725.96/55,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,578.21

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