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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,176.34, 141,248.98 and 30,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,176.34, 141,248.98 and 30,997.29 is: 46,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,176.34 : 141,248.98 = 30,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,176.34/141,248.98 = 30,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,176.34x = 141,248.98 × 30,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,176.34x = 4,378,335,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,335,595.26/94,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,490.82

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