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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,961.76, 142,397.92 and 55,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,961.76, 142,397.92 and 55,530.88 is: 83,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,961.76 : 142,397.92 = 55,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,961.76/142,397.92 = 55,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,961.76x = 142,397.92 × 55,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,961.76x = 7,907,481,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,481,807.77/94,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,270.17

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