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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,909.81, 130,968.96 and 52,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,909.81, 130,968.96 and 52,465 is: 72,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,909.81 : 130,968.96 = 52,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,909.81/130,968.96 = 52,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,909.81x = 130,968.96 × 52,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,909.81x = 6,871,286,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,286,486.40/94,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,398.06

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