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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,358.28, 130,229.52 and 55,602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,358.28, 130,229.52 and 55,602.42 is: 76,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,358.28 : 130,229.52 = 55,602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,358.28/130,229.52 = 55,602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,358.28x = 130,229.52 × 55,602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,358.28x = 7,241,076,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241,076,083.33/94,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,740.23

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