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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,783.66, 142,284.84 and 48,134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,783.66, 142,284.84 and 48,134.95 is: 72,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,783.66 : 142,284.84 = 48,134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,783.66/142,284.84 = 48,134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,783.66x = 142,284.84 × 48,134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,783.66x = 6,848,873,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,873,659.16/94,783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,257.96

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