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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,242.59, 130,055.51 and 51,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,242.59, 130,055.51 and 51,801.12 is: 71,485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,242.59 : 130,055.51 = 51,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,242.59/130,055.51 = 51,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,242.59x = 130,055.51 × 51,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,242.59x = 6,737,020,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,020,170.89/94,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,485.94

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