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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,086.26, 129,779.98 and 55,818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,086.26, 129,779.98 and 55,818.72 is: 76,994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,086.26 : 129,779.98 = 55,818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,086.26/129,779.98 = 55,818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,086.26x = 129,779.98 × 55,818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,086.26x = 7,244,152,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,152,040.78/94,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,994.79

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