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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,327.82, 131,571.54 and 55,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,327.82, 131,571.54 and 55,048.14 is: 75,977.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,327.82 : 131,571.54 = 55,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,327.82/131,571.54 = 55,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,327.82x = 131,571.54 × 55,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,327.82x = 7,242,768,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,768,553.94/95,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,977.49

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