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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,728.12, 130,715.58 and 52,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,728.12, 130,715.58 and 52,284 is: 72,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,728.12 : 130,715.58 = 52,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,728.12/130,715.58 = 52,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,728.12x = 130,715.58 × 52,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,728.12x = 6,834,333,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,333,384.72/94,728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,146.83

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