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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,775.42, 142,163.31 and 24,654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,775.42, 142,163.31 and 24,654.62 is: 36,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,775.42 : 142,163.31 = 24,654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,775.42/142,163.31 = 24,654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,775.42x = 142,163.31 × 24,654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,775.42x = 3,504,982,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,982,385.99/94,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,981.98

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