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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,078.98, 129,828.96 and 51,637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,078.98, 129,828.96 and 51,637.41 is: 71,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,078.98 : 129,828.96 = 51,637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,078.98/129,828.96 = 51,637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,078.98x = 129,828.96 × 51,637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,078.98x = 6,704,031,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,031,237.39/94,078.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,259.61

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