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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,720.08, 142,080.12 and 32,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,720.08, 142,080.12 and 32,391.12 is: 48,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,720.08 : 142,080.12 = 32,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,720.08/142,080.12 = 32,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,720.08x = 142,080.12 × 32,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,720.08x = 4,602,134,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,134,216.53/94,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,586.68

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