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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,739.51, 130,740.39 and 52,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,739.51, 130,740.39 and 52,297.94 is: 72,171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,739.51 : 130,740.39 = 52,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,739.51/130,740.39 = 52,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,739.51x = 130,740.39 × 52,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,739.51x = 6,837,452,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,452,418.09/94,739.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,171.08

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