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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,663.62, 141,946.83 and 31,460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,663.62, 141,946.83 and 31,460.94 is: 47,175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,663.62 : 141,946.83 = 31,460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,663.62/141,946.83 = 31,460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,663.62x = 141,946.83 × 31,460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,663.62x = 4,465,780,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,780,701.82/94,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,175.26

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