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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,278.50, 131,474.88 and 55,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,278.50, 131,474.88 and 55,005.26 is: 75,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,278.50 : 131,474.88 = 55,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,278.50/131,474.88 = 55,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,278.50x = 131,474.88 × 55,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,278.50x = 7,231,809,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,809,300.49/95,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,901.80

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