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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,832.66, 142,247.57 and 28,273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,832.66, 142,247.57 and 28,273.07 is: 42,409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,832.66 : 142,247.57 = 28,273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,832.66/142,247.57 = 28,273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,832.66x = 142,247.57 × 28,273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,832.66x = 4,021,774,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,774,651.34/94,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,409.17

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