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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,321.77, 130,156.27 and 55,553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,321.77, 130,156.27 and 55,553.55 is: 76,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,321.77 : 130,156.27 = 55,553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,321.77/130,156.27 = 55,553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,321.77x = 130,156.27 × 55,553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,321.77x = 7,230,642,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230,642,226.29/94,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,659.32

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