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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,785.85, 142,209.49 and 28,226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,785.85, 142,209.49 and 28,226.53 is: 42,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,785.85 : 142,209.49 = 28,226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,785.85/142,209.49 = 28,226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,785.85x = 142,209.49 × 28,226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,785.85x = 4,014,080,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,080,435.77/94,785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,348.94

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