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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,745.67, 142,034.92 and 38,632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,745.67, 142,034.92 and 38,632.71 is: 57,914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,745.67 : 142,034.92 = 38,632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,745.67/142,034.92 = 38,632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,745.67x = 142,034.92 × 38,632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,745.67x = 5,487,194,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,194,310.28/94,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,914.99

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