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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,661.73, 130,628.79 and 54,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,661.73, 130,628.79 and 54,347.12 is: 74,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,661.73 : 130,628.79 = 54,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,661.73/130,628.79 = 54,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,661.73x = 130,628.79 × 54,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,661.73x = 7,099,298,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,298,525.58/94,661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,996.50

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