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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,046.44, 140,986.62 and 71,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,046.44, 140,986.62 and 71,958.42 is: 107,874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,046.44 : 140,986.62 = 71,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,046.44/140,986.62 = 71,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,046.44x = 140,986.62 × 71,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,046.44x = 10,145,174,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145,174,416.34/94,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,874.09

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