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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,720.61, 130,713.81 and 52,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,720.61, 130,713.81 and 52,279.14 is: 72,144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,720.61 : 130,713.81 = 52,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,720.61/130,713.81 = 52,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,720.61x = 130,713.81 × 52,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,720.61x = 6,833,605,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,605,572.92/94,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,144.86

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