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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,742.52, 142,103.64 and 50,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,742.52, 142,103.64 and 50,322.12 is: 75,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,742.52 : 142,103.64 = 50,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,742.52/142,103.64 = 50,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,742.52x = 142,103.64 × 50,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,742.52x = 7,150,956,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,956,424.52/94,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,477.79

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