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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,872.66, 130,916.41 and 52,431.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,872.66, 130,916.41 and 52,431.09 is: 72,350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,872.66 : 130,916.41 = 52,431.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,872.66/130,916.41 = 52,431.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,872.66x = 130,916.41 × 52,431.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,872.66x = 6,864,090,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864,090,075.19/94,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,350.56

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