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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,971.97, 131,101.68 and 59,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,971.97, 131,101.68 and 59,179.69 is: 81,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,971.97 : 131,101.68 = 59,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,971.97/131,101.68 = 59,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,971.97x = 131,101.68 × 59,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,971.97x = 7,758,556,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,556,780.88/94,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,693.12

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