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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,719.52, 130,712.67 and 52,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,719.52, 130,712.67 and 52,277.75 is: 72,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,719.52 : 130,712.67 = 52,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,719.52/130,712.67 = 52,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,719.52x = 130,712.67 × 52,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,719.52x = 6,833,364,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,364,284.09/94,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,143.15

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