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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,654, 126,482.24 and 55,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,654, 126,482.24 and 55,844 is: 77,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,654 : 126,482.24 = 55,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,654/126,482.24 = 55,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,654x = 126,482.24 × 55,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,654x = 7,063,274,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,274,210.56/91,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,064.55

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