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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,908.81, 130,967.58 and 52,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,908.81, 130,967.58 and 52,464 is: 72,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,908.81 : 130,967.58 = 52,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,908.81/130,967.58 = 52,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,908.81x = 130,967.58 × 52,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,908.81x = 6,871,083,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,083,117.12/94,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,396.68

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