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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,147.92, 141,222.96 and 30,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,147.92, 141,222.96 and 30,972.24 is: 46,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,147.92 : 141,222.96 = 30,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,147.92/141,222.96 = 30,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,147.92x = 141,222.96 × 30,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,147.92x = 4,373,991,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,991,410.63/94,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,458.72

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