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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,026.08, 131,149.89 and 54,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,026.08, 131,149.89 and 54,732 is: 75,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,026.08 : 131,149.89 = 54,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,026.08/131,149.89 = 54,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,026.08x = 131,149.89 × 54,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,026.08x = 7,178,095,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,095,779.48/95,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,538.17

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