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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,717.76, 129,317.76 and 55,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,717.76, 129,317.76 and 55,984 is: 77,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,717.76 : 129,317.76 = 55,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,717.76/129,317.76 = 55,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,717.76x = 129,317.76 × 55,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,717.76x = 7,239,725,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,725,475.84/93,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,250.30

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