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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,579.74, 130,478.63 and 62,272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,579.74, 130,478.63 and 62,272.67 is: 85,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,579.74 : 130,478.63 = 62,272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,579.74/130,478.63 = 62,272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,579.74x = 130,478.63 × 62,272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,579.74x = 8,125,251,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,251,704.29/94,579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,909.01

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