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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,835.43, 142,274.31 and 35,671.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,835.43, 142,274.31 and 35,671.59 is: 53,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,835.43 : 142,274.31 = 35,671.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,835.43/142,274.31 = 35,671.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,835.43x = 142,274.31 × 35,671.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,835.43x = 5,075,150,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,150,853.85/94,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,515.35

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