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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,170.93, 129,898.31 and 55,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,170.93, 129,898.31 and 55,904.50 is: 77,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,170.93 : 129,898.31 = 55,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,170.93/129,898.31 = 55,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,170.93x = 129,898.31 × 55,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,170.93x = 7,261,900,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,900,071.40/94,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,114.03

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