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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,761.36, 142,039.98 and 50,343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,761.36, 142,039.98 and 50,343.39 is: 75,460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,761.36 : 142,039.98 = 50,343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,761.36/142,039.98 = 50,343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,761.36x = 142,039.98 × 50,343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,761.36x = 7,150,774,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,774,108.73/94,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,460.86

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