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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,749.54, 127,982.73 and 55,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,749.54, 127,982.73 and 55,016.50 is: 75,915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,749.54 : 127,982.73 = 55,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,749.54/127,982.73 = 55,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,749.54x = 127,982.73 × 55,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,749.54x = 7,041,161,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,161,865.05/92,749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,915.87

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