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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,542.91, 130,469.21 and 52,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,542.91, 130,469.21 and 52,101.44 is: 71,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,542.91 : 130,469.21 = 52,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,542.91/130,469.21 = 52,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,542.91x = 130,469.21 × 52,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,542.91x = 6,797,633,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,633,716.66/94,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,899.98

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