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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,126.73, 94,031.57 and 52,782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,126.73, 94,031.57 and 52,782.92 is: 72,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,126.73 : 94,031.57 = 52,782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,126.73/94,031.57 = 52,782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,126.73x = 94,031.57 × 52,782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,126.73x = 4,963,260,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,260,438.29/68,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,853.35

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