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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,015.71, 129,731.13 and 55,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,015.71, 129,731.13 and 55,761.48 is: 76,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,015.71 : 129,731.13 = 55,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,015.71/129,731.13 = 55,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,015.71x = 129,731.13 × 55,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,015.71x = 7,233,999,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,999,810.87/94,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,944.59

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