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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,720.73, 130,713.98 and 52,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,720.73, 130,713.98 and 52,279.29 is: 72,145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,720.73 : 130,713.98 = 52,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,720.73/130,713.98 = 52,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,720.73x = 130,713.98 × 52,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,720.73x = 6,833,633,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,633,806.08/94,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,145.07

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