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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,783.92, 142,166.44 and 24,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,783.92, 142,166.44 and 24,663.23 is: 36,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,783.92 : 142,166.44 = 24,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,783.92/142,166.44 = 24,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,783.92x = 142,166.44 × 24,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,783.92x = 3,506,283,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,283,608.00/94,783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,992.39

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