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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,399.58, 130,272.36 and 51,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,399.58, 130,272.36 and 51,959 is: 71,703.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,399.58 : 130,272.36 = 51,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,399.58/130,272.36 = 51,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,399.58x = 130,272.36 × 51,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,399.58x = 6,768,821,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,821,553.24/94,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,703.94

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