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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,805.79, 142,217.19 and 24,685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,805.79, 142,217.19 and 24,685.71 is: 37,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,805.79 : 142,217.19 = 24,685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,805.79/142,217.19 = 24,685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,805.79x = 142,217.19 × 24,685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,805.79x = 3,510,732,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,732,309.35/94,805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,030.78

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