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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,718.74, 130,711.22 and 52,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,718.74, 130,711.22 and 52,277.28 is: 72,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,718.74 : 130,711.22 = 52,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,718.74/130,711.22 = 52,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,718.74x = 130,711.22 × 52,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,718.74x = 6,833,226,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,226,132.14/94,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,142.28

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