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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,865.08, 130,855.80 and 60,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,865.08, 130,855.80 and 60,862 is: 83,952.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,865.08 : 130,855.80 = 60,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,865.08/130,855.80 = 60,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,865.08x = 130,855.80 × 60,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,865.08x = 7,964,145,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964,145,699.60/94,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,952.34

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