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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,009.92, 129,715.16 and 55,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,009.92, 129,715.16 and 55,762.26 is: 76,940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,009.92 : 129,715.16 = 55,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,009.92/129,715.16 = 55,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,009.92x = 129,715.16 × 55,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,009.92x = 7,233,210,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,210,477.86/94,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,940.93

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