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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,783.89, 142,175.39 and 24,663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,783.89, 142,175.39 and 24,663.09 is: 36,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,783.89 : 142,175.39 = 24,663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,783.89/142,175.39 = 24,663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,783.89x = 142,175.39 × 24,663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,783.89x = 3,506,484,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,484,316.04/94,783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,994.52

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