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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,533, 130,451.46 and 54,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,533, 130,451.46 and 54,218.76 is: 74,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,533 : 130,451.46 = 54,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,533/130,451.46 = 54,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,533x = 130,451.46 × 54,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,533x = 7,072,916,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,916,401.39/94,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,819.55

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