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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,707.63, 142,062.46 and 24,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,707.63, 142,062.46 and 24,586.94 is: 36,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,707.63 : 142,062.46 = 24,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,707.63/142,062.46 = 24,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,707.63x = 142,062.46 × 24,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,707.63x = 3,492,881,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,881,473.96/94,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,880.68

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