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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,421.97, 141,654.96 and 31,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,421.97, 141,654.96 and 31,239.54 is: 46,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,421.97 : 141,654.96 = 31,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,421.97/141,654.96 = 31,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,421.97x = 141,654.96 × 31,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,421.97x = 4,425,235,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,235,789.12/94,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,866.59

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