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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,663.68, 142,017.12 and 32,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,663.68, 142,017.12 and 32,334.24 is: 48,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,663.68 : 142,017.12 = 32,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,663.68/142,017.12 = 32,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,663.68x = 142,017.12 × 32,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,663.68x = 4,592,015,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,015,642.19/94,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,508.74

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