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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,702.21, 130,716.37 and 55,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,702.21, 130,716.37 and 55,975.91 is: 77,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,702.21 : 130,716.37 = 55,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,702.21/130,716.37 = 55,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,702.21x = 130,716.37 × 55,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,702.21x = 7,316,967,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,967,249.00/94,702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,262.90

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