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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,129.64, 140,979.42 and 44,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,129.64, 140,979.42 and 44,916.20 is: 67,271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,129.64 : 140,979.42 = 44,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,129.64/140,979.42 = 44,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,129.64x = 140,979.42 × 44,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,129.64x = 6,332,259,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,259,824.60/94,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,271.69

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