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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,744.62, 130,747.68 and 52,303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,744.62, 130,747.68 and 52,303.32 is: 72,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,744.62 : 130,747.68 = 52,303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,744.62/130,747.68 = 52,303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,744.62x = 130,747.68 × 52,303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,744.62x = 6,838,537,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,537,746.30/94,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,178.64

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