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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,672.92, 142,051.32 and 50,289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,672.92, 142,051.32 and 50,289.06 is: 75,455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,672.92 : 142,051.32 = 50,289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,672.92/142,051.32 = 50,289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,672.92x = 142,051.32 × 50,289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,672.92x = 7,143,627,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143,627,354.56/94,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,455.87

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