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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,771.81, 142,154.98 and 24,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,771.81, 142,154.98 and 24,651.12 is: 36,975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,771.81 : 142,154.98 = 24,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,771.81/142,154.98 = 24,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,771.81x = 142,154.98 × 24,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,771.81x = 3,504,279,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,279,470.58/94,771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,975.97

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