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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,149.95, 129,926.84 and 51,711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,149.95, 129,926.84 and 51,711.21 is: 71,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,149.95 : 129,926.84 = 51,711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,149.95/129,926.84 = 51,711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,149.95x = 129,926.84 × 51,711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,149.95x = 6,718,673,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,673,849.32/94,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,361.42

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