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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,279.76, 141,423.99 and 31,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,279.76, 141,423.99 and 31,105.40 is: 46,659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,279.76 : 141,423.99 = 31,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,279.76/141,423.99 = 31,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,279.76x = 141,423.99 × 31,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,279.76x = 4,399,049,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,049,188.07/94,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,659.53

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