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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,506.68, 141,762.78 and 24,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,506.68, 141,762.78 and 24,386 is: 36,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,506.68 : 141,762.78 = 24,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,506.68/141,762.78 = 24,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,506.68x = 141,762.78 × 24,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,506.68x = 3,457,027,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,027,153.08/94,506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,579.71

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