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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,869.21, 130,914.35 and 52,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,869.21, 130,914.35 and 52,425 is: 72,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,869.21 : 130,914.35 = 52,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,869.21/130,914.35 = 52,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,869.21x = 130,914.35 × 52,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,869.21x = 6,863,184,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,184,536.63/94,869.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,343.65

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