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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,825.62, 142,236.60 and 28,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,825.62, 142,236.60 and 28,310.82 is: 42,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,825.62 : 142,236.60 = 28,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,825.62/142,236.60 = 28,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,825.62x = 142,236.60 × 28,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,825.62x = 4,026,834,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,834,780.01/94,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,465.68

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