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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,970.59, 131,057.79 and 52,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,970.59, 131,057.79 and 52,529.08 is: 72,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,970.59 : 131,057.79 = 52,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,970.59/131,057.79 = 52,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,970.59x = 131,057.79 × 52,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,970.59x = 6,884,345,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,345,135.53/94,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,489.23

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