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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,272.62, 130,092.89 and 51,830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,272.62, 130,092.89 and 51,830.82 is: 71,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,272.62 : 130,092.89 = 51,830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,272.62/130,092.89 = 51,830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,272.62x = 130,092.89 × 51,830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,272.62x = 6,742,820,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,820,905.72/94,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,524.70

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