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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,697.92, 142,003.14 and 35,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,697.92, 142,003.14 and 35,491.24 is: 53,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,697.92 : 142,003.14 = 35,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,697.92/142,003.14 = 35,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,697.92x = 142,003.14 × 35,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,697.92x = 5,039,867,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,867,522.49/94,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,220.47

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