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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,741.40, 142,176.90 and 52,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,741.40, 142,176.90 and 52,621.40 is: 78,968.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,741.40 : 142,176.90 = 52,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,741.40/142,176.90 = 52,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,741.40x = 142,176.90 × 52,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,741.40x = 7,481,547,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,547,525.66/94,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,968.09

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