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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,864.74, 130,911.99 and 52,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,864.74, 130,911.99 and 52,423.98 is: 72,344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,864.74 : 130,911.99 = 52,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,864.74/130,911.99 = 52,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,864.74x = 130,911.99 × 52,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,864.74x = 6,862,927,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,927,545.52/94,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,344.35

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