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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,676.67, 142,022.61 and 31,494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,676.67, 142,022.61 and 31,494.51 is: 47,244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,676.67 : 142,022.61 = 31,494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,676.67/142,022.61 = 31,494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,676.67x = 142,022.61 × 31,494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,676.67x = 4,472,932,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,932,510.87/94,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,244.29

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