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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,742.94, 142,111.62 and 28,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,742.94, 142,111.62 and 28,183.26 is: 42,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,742.94 : 142,111.62 = 28,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,742.94/142,111.62 = 28,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,742.94x = 142,111.62 × 28,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,742.94x = 4,005,168,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,168,735.48/94,742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,274.06

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