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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,017.68, 129,596.80 and 71,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,017.68, 129,596.80 and 71,265.56 is: 98,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,017.68 : 129,596.80 = 71,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,017.68/129,596.80 = 71,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,017.68x = 129,596.80 × 71,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,017.68x = 9,235,788,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,788,526.21/94,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,234.59

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