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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,912.62, 130,967.91 and 52,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,912.62, 130,967.91 and 52,465.26 is: 72,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,912.62 : 130,967.91 = 52,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,912.62/130,967.91 = 52,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,912.62x = 130,967.91 × 52,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,912.62x = 6,871,265,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,265,449.81/94,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,395.70

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