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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,950.67, 83,889.09 and 22,631.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,950.67, 83,889.09 and 22,631.73 is: 33,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,950.67 : 83,889.09 = 22,631.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,950.67/83,889.09 = 22,631.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,950.67x = 83,889.09 × 22,631.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,950.67x = 1,898,555,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,555,234.83/55,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,932.66

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