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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,688.84, 142,222.42 and 59,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,688.84, 142,222.42 and 59,213.28 is: 88,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,688.84 : 142,222.42 = 59,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,688.84/142,222.42 = 59,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,688.84x = 142,222.42 × 59,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,688.84x = 8,421,455,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,455,977.74/94,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,938.21

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