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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,904.46, 130,967.82 and 52,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,904.46, 130,967.82 and 52,462.76 is: 72,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,904.46 : 130,967.82 = 52,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,904.46/130,967.82 = 52,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,904.46x = 130,967.82 × 52,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,904.46x = 6,870,932,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,932,653.54/94,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,398.42

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