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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,771.31, 142,154.23 and 24,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,771.31, 142,154.23 and 24,650.62 is: 36,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,771.31 : 142,154.23 = 24,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,771.31/142,154.23 = 24,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,771.31x = 142,154.23 × 24,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,771.31x = 3,504,190,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,190,277.33/94,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,975.22

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