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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,335.79, 131,569.62 and 55,051.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,335.79, 131,569.62 and 55,051.25 is: 75,974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,335.79 : 131,569.62 = 55,051.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,335.79/131,569.62 = 55,051.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,335.79x = 131,569.62 × 55,051.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,335.79x = 7,243,071,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,071,178.73/95,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,974.32

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