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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,731.60, 142,212.60 and 71,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,731.60, 142,212.60 and 71,173.20 is: 106,846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,731.60 : 142,212.60 = 71,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,731.60/142,212.60 = 71,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,731.60x = 142,212.60 × 71,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,731.60x = 10,121,725,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,725,822.32/94,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,846.35

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