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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,272.78, 130,094.96 and 51,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,272.78, 130,094.96 and 51,252.72 is: 70,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,272.78 : 130,094.96 = 51,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,272.78/130,094.96 = 51,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,272.78x = 130,094.96 × 51,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,272.78x = 6,667,720,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,720,558.29/94,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,727.95

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