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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,182.98, 129,972.55 and 51,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,182.98, 129,972.55 and 51,744.24 is: 71,407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,182.98 : 129,972.55 = 51,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,182.98/129,972.55 = 51,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,182.98x = 129,972.55 × 51,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,182.98x = 6,725,330,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,330,820.61/94,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,407.08

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