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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,465.73, 141,706.38 and 31,283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,465.73, 141,706.38 and 31,283.91 is: 46,928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,465.73 : 141,706.38 = 31,283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,465.73/141,706.38 = 31,283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,465.73x = 141,706.38 × 31,283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,465.73x = 4,433,129,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,129,638.35/94,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,928.45

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