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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,714.92, 130,709.70 and 52,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,714.92, 130,709.70 and 52,277.40 is: 72,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,714.92 : 130,709.70 = 52,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,714.92/130,709.70 = 52,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,714.92x = 130,709.70 × 52,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,714.92x = 6,833,163,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,163,270.78/94,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,144.53

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