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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,868.98, 130,903.41 and 56,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,868.98, 130,903.41 and 56,644 is: 78,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,868.98 : 130,903.41 = 56,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,868.98/130,903.41 = 56,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,868.98x = 130,903.41 × 56,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,868.98x = 7,414,892,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,892,756.04/94,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,159.30

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