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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,009.21, 140,950.72 and 37,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,009.21, 140,950.72 and 37,031.02 is: 55,521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,009.21 : 140,950.72 = 37,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,009.21/140,950.72 = 37,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,009.21x = 140,950.72 × 37,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,009.21x = 5,219,548,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,548,931.33/94,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,521.68

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