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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,746.08, 422,681.76 and 94,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,746.08, 422,681.76 and 94,752 is: 142,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,746.08 : 422,681.76 = 94,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,746.08/422,681.76 = 94,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,746.08x = 422,681.76 × 94,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,746.08x = 40,049,942,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,942,123.52/281,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,149.07

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