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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,145.80, 129,889.90 and 55,917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,145.80, 129,889.90 and 55,917.04 is: 77,146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,145.80 : 129,889.90 = 55,917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,145.80/129,889.90 = 55,917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,145.80x = 129,889.90 × 55,917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,145.80x = 7,263,058,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,058,733.90/94,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,146.92

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