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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,265.96, 130,073.49 and 55,480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,265.96, 130,073.49 and 55,480.73 is: 76,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,265.96 : 130,073.49 = 55,480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,265.96/130,073.49 = 55,480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,265.96x = 130,073.49 × 55,480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,265.96x = 7,216,571,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,571,320.43/94,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,555.44

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