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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,266.78, 130,086.99 and 51,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,266.78, 130,086.99 and 51,824.94 is: 71,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,266.78 : 130,086.99 = 51,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,266.78/130,086.99 = 51,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,266.78x = 130,086.99 × 51,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,266.78x = 6,741,750,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741,750,451.53/94,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,517.78

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