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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,691.58, 142,037.37 and 32,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,691.58, 142,037.37 and 32,362.62 is: 48,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,691.58 : 142,037.37 = 32,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,691.58/142,037.37 = 32,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,691.58x = 142,037.37 × 32,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,691.58x = 4,596,701,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,701,431.11/94,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,543.93

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