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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,196.98, 129,991.84 and 51,755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,196.98, 129,991.84 and 51,755.51 is: 71,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,196.98 : 129,991.84 = 51,755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,196.98/129,991.84 = 51,755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,196.98x = 129,991.84 × 51,755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,196.98x = 6,727,793,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,793,439.43/94,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,422.61

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