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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,787.28, 130,807.44 and 52,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,787.28, 130,807.44 and 52,346.88 is: 72,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,787.28 : 130,807.44 = 52,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,787.28/130,807.44 = 52,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,787.28x = 130,807.44 × 52,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,787.28x = 6,847,361,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,361,364.79/94,787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,239.24

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