Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,768, 140,652 and 28,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,768, 140,652 and 28,104 is: 42,156
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,768 : 140,652 = 28,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,768/140,652 = 28,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,768x = 140,652 × 28,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,768x = 3,952,883,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,952,883,808/93,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,156
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