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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,755.67, 76,930.14 and 33,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,755.67, 76,930.14 and 33,082.96 is: 45,646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,755.67 : 76,930.14 = 33,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,755.67/76,930.14 = 33,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,755.67x = 76,930.14 × 33,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,755.67x = 2,545,076,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,076,744.41/55,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,646.96

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