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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,230, 141,345.24 and 28,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,230, 141,345.24 and 28,566 is: 42,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,230 : 141,345.24 = 28,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,230/141,345.24 = 28,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,230x = 141,345.24 × 28,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,230x = 4,037,668,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,668,125.84/94,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,849.07

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