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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,779.96, 142,128.60 and 50,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,779.96, 142,128.60 and 50,396.04 is: 75,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,779.96 : 142,128.60 = 50,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,779.96/142,128.60 = 50,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,779.96x = 142,128.60 × 50,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,779.96x = 7,162,718,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,718,610.74/94,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,572.08

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