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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,158.91, 131,333.27 and 54,864.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,158.91, 131,333.27 and 54,864.78 is: 75,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,158.91 : 131,333.27 = 54,864.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,158.91/131,333.27 = 54,864.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,158.91x = 131,333.27 × 54,864.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,158.91x = 7,205,570,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,570,690.91/95,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,721.45

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