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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,161.46, 129,965.24 and 53,898.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,161.46, 129,965.24 and 53,898.49 is: 74,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,161.46 : 129,965.24 = 53,898.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,161.46/129,965.24 = 53,898.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,161.46x = 129,965.24 × 53,898.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,161.46x = 7,004,930,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,930,188.49/94,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,392.75

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