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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,307.93, 131,530.91 and 55,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,307.93, 131,530.91 and 55,029.06 is: 75,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,307.93 : 131,530.91 = 55,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,307.93/131,530.91 = 55,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,307.93x = 131,530.91 × 55,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,307.93x = 7,238,022,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,022,063.10/95,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,943.54

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