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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,727.76, 142,080.30 and 73,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,727.76, 142,080.30 and 73,688.82 is: 110,524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,727.76 : 142,080.30 = 73,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,727.76/142,080.30 = 73,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,727.76x = 142,080.30 × 73,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,727.76x = 10,469,729,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,729,652.25/94,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,524.41

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