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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,502, 130,412.76 and 52,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,502, 130,412.76 and 52,060.52 is: 71,843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,502 : 130,412.76 = 52,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,502/130,412.76 = 52,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,502x = 130,412.76 × 52,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,502x = 6,789,356,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,356,100.24/94,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,843.52

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