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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,271.28, 130,075.71 and 52,879.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,271.28, 130,075.71 and 52,879.61 is: 72,963.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,271.28 : 130,075.71 = 52,879.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,271.28/130,075.71 = 52,879.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,271.28x = 130,075.71 × 52,879.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,271.28x = 6,878,352,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,352,363.19/94,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,963.39

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