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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,036.68, 140,955.90 and 30,840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,036.68, 140,955.90 and 30,840.36 is: 46,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,036.68 : 140,955.90 = 30,840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,036.68/140,955.90 = 30,840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,036.68x = 140,955.90 × 30,840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,036.68x = 4,347,130,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,130,700.12/94,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,228.03

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