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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,966.89, 131,045.50 and 52,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,966.89, 131,045.50 and 52,524.51 is: 72,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,966.89 : 131,045.50 = 52,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,966.89/131,045.50 = 52,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,966.89x = 131,045.50 × 52,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,966.89x = 6,883,100,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,100,019.98/94,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,478.95

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