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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,712.77, 142,063.96 and 57,262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,712.77, 142,063.96 and 57,262.79 is: 85,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,712.77 : 142,063.96 = 57,262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,712.77/142,063.96 = 57,262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,712.77x = 142,063.96 × 57,262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,712.77x = 8,134,978,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,978,708.05/94,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,891.04

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