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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,422.54, 130,303.98 and 51,981.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,422.54, 130,303.98 and 51,981.78 is: 71,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,422.54 : 130,303.98 = 51,981.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,422.54/130,303.98 = 51,981.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,422.54x = 130,303.98 × 51,981.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,422.54x = 6,773,432,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,432,821.48/94,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,735.34

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