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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,825.73, 130,859.39 and 54,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,825.73, 130,859.39 and 54,538.44 is: 75,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,825.73 : 130,859.39 = 54,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,825.73/130,859.39 = 54,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,825.73x = 130,859.39 × 54,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,825.73x = 7,136,866,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,866,717.26/94,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,262.98

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