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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,642.83, 142,005.92 and 44,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,642.83, 142,005.92 and 44,758.71 is: 67,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,642.83 : 142,005.92 = 44,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,642.83/142,005.92 = 44,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,642.83x = 142,005.92 × 44,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,642.83x = 6,356,001,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,001,567.77/94,642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,157.77

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