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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,231.68, 130,048.80 and 53,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,231.68, 130,048.80 and 53,948.72 is: 74,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,231.68 : 130,048.80 = 53,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,231.68/130,048.80 = 53,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,231.68x = 130,048.80 × 53,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,231.68x = 7,015,966,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,966,297.54/94,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,454.43

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