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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,940.50, 128,257.86 and 55,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,940.50, 128,257.86 and 55,214.75 is: 76,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,940.50 : 128,257.86 = 55,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,940.50/128,257.86 = 55,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,940.50x = 128,257.86 × 55,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,940.50x = 7,081,725,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,725,675.44/92,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,196.34

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