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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,197.12, 129,994.56 and 53,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,197.12, 129,994.56 and 53,358 is: 73,635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,197.12 : 129,994.56 = 53,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,197.12/129,994.56 = 53,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,197.12x = 129,994.56 × 53,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,197.12x = 6,936,249,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936,249,732.48/94,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,635.48

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