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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,787.66, 142,072.14 and 35,585.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,787.66, 142,072.14 and 35,585.57 is: 53,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,787.66 : 142,072.14 = 35,585.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,787.66/142,072.14 = 35,585.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,787.66x = 142,072.14 × 35,585.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,787.66x = 5,055,718,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,718,083.02/94,787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,337.30

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