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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,692.92, 141,995.64 and 35,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,692.92, 141,995.64 and 35,486.24 is: 53,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,692.92 : 141,995.64 = 35,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,692.92/141,995.64 = 35,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,692.92x = 141,995.64 × 35,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,692.92x = 5,038,891,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,891,359.99/94,692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,212.97

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