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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,488, 141,738.48 and 31,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,488, 141,738.48 and 31,308 is: 46,964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,488 : 141,738.48 = 31,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,488/141,738.48 = 31,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,488x = 141,738.48 × 31,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,488x = 4,437,548,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,548,331.84/94,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,964.15

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