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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,171.56, 129,957.72 and 51,151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,171.56, 129,957.72 and 51,151.45 is: 70,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,171.56 : 129,957.72 = 51,151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,171.56/129,957.72 = 51,151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,171.56x = 129,957.72 × 51,151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,171.56x = 6,647,525,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,525,543.65/94,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,589.52

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