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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,825.59, 142,258.88 and 50,445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,825.59, 142,258.88 and 50,445.89 is: 75,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,825.59 : 142,258.88 = 50,445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,825.59/142,258.88 = 50,445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,825.59x = 142,258.88 × 50,445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,825.59x = 7,176,375,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,375,760.29/94,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,679.74

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