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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,961, 131,034.84 and 52,513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,961, 131,034.84 and 52,513.76 is: 72,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,961 : 131,034.84 = 52,513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,961/131,034.84 = 52,513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,961x = 131,034.84 × 52,513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,961x = 6,881,132,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881,132,139.40/94,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,462.72

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