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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,996.92, 131,117.65 and 62,737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,996.92, 131,117.65 and 62,737.94 is: 86,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,996.92 : 131,117.65 = 62,737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,996.92/131,117.65 = 62,737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,996.92x = 131,117.65 × 62,737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,996.92x = 8,226,051,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,051,782.49/94,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,592.83

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