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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,912.31, 130,972.41 and 52,467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,912.31, 130,972.41 and 52,467.50 is: 72,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,912.31 : 130,972.41 = 52,467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,912.31/130,972.41 = 52,467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,912.31x = 130,972.41 × 52,467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,912.31x = 6,871,794,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,794,921.68/94,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,401.51

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