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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,748.76, 76,921.14 and 33,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,748.76, 76,921.14 and 33,095.22 is: 45,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,748.76 : 76,921.14 = 33,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,748.76/76,921.14 = 33,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,748.76x = 76,921.14 × 33,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,748.76x = 2,545,722,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,722,050.95/55,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,664.19

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