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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,236, 130,037.56 and 55,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,236, 130,037.56 and 55,469.72 is: 76,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,236 : 130,037.56 = 55,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,236/130,037.56 = 55,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,236x = 130,037.56 × 55,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,236x = 7,213,147,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,147,042.68/94,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,543.43

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