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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,916.88, 130,987.94 and 52,478.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,916.88, 130,987.94 and 52,478.15 is: 72,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,916.88 : 130,987.94 = 52,478.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,916.88/130,987.94 = 52,478.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,916.88x = 130,987.94 × 52,478.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,916.88x = 6,874,003,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,003,846.18/94,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,421.30

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