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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,265.32, 130,072.60 and 55,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,265.32, 130,072.60 and 55,480.08 is: 76,554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,265.32 : 130,072.60 = 55,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,265.32/130,072.60 = 55,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,265.32x = 130,072.60 × 55,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,265.32x = 7,216,438,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,438,253.81/94,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,554.54

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