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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,254.52, 130,072.86 and 51,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,254.52, 130,072.86 and 51,814.84 is: 71,505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,254.52 : 130,072.86 = 51,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,254.52/130,072.86 = 51,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,254.52x = 130,072.86 × 51,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,254.52x = 6,739,704,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,704,429.24/94,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,505.37

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