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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,333.61, 130,253.46 and 72,495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,333.61, 130,253.46 and 72,495.30 is: 100,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,333.61 : 130,253.46 = 72,495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,333.61/130,253.46 = 72,495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,333.61x = 130,253.46 × 72,495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,333.61x = 9,442,763,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,763,658.74/94,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,099.68

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