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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,007.61, 140,983.65 and 27,426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,007.61, 140,983.65 and 27,426.78 is: 41,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,007.61 : 140,983.65 = 27,426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,007.61/140,983.65 = 27,426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,007.61x = 140,983.65 × 27,426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,007.61x = 3,866,727,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,727,552.15/94,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,132.07

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