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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,670.92, 142,048.32 and 50,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,670.92, 142,048.32 and 50,287.06 is: 75,452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,670.92 : 142,048.32 = 50,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,670.92/142,048.32 = 50,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,670.92x = 142,048.32 × 50,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,670.92x = 7,143,192,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143,192,390.74/94,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,452.87

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