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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,758.92, 142,113.60 and 28,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,758.92, 142,113.60 and 28,181.12 is: 42,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,758.92 : 142,113.60 = 28,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,758.92/142,113.60 = 28,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,758.92x = 142,113.60 × 28,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,758.92x = 4,004,920,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,920,415.23/94,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,264.31

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