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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,767.56, 76,924.20 and 33,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,767.56, 76,924.20 and 33,090.52 is: 45,644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,767.56 : 76,924.20 = 33,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,767.56/76,924.20 = 33,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,767.56x = 76,924.20 × 33,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,767.56x = 2,545,461,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,461,778.58/55,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,644.13

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