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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,984.92, 131,078.66 and 52,542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,984.92, 131,078.66 and 52,542.54 is: 72,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,984.92 : 131,078.66 = 52,542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,984.92/131,078.66 = 52,542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,984.92x = 131,078.66 × 52,542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,984.92x = 6,887,205,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,205,473.48/94,984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,508.41

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