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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,713.96, 142,099.38 and 28,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,713.96, 142,099.38 and 28,156.44 is: 42,243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,713.96 : 142,099.38 = 28,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,713.96/142,099.38 = 28,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,713.96x = 142,099.38 × 28,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,713.96x = 4,001,012,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,012,667.01/94,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,243.11

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