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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,226, 130,031.88 and 51,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,226, 130,031.88 and 51,787.27 is: 71,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,226 : 130,031.88 = 51,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,226/130,031.88 = 51,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,226x = 130,031.88 × 51,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,226x = 6,733,995,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,995,428.01/94,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,466.43

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