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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,770, 142,067.52 and 35,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,770, 142,067.52 and 35,565.48 is: 53,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,770 : 142,067.52 = 35,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,770/142,067.52 = 35,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,770x = 142,067.52 × 35,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,770x = 5,052,699,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,699,541.21/94,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,315.39

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