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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,910.59, 130,979.35 and 52,471.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,910.59, 130,979.35 and 52,471.85 is: 72,412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,910.59 : 130,979.35 = 52,471.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,910.59/130,979.35 = 52,471.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,910.59x = 130,979.35 × 52,471.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,910.59x = 6,872,729,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,729,321.85/94,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,412.67

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