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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,839.69, 142,267.74 and 24,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,839.69, 142,267.74 and 24,719 is: 37,080.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,839.69 : 142,267.74 = 24,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,839.69/142,267.74 = 24,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,839.69x = 142,267.74 × 24,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,839.69x = 3,516,716,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,716,141.47/94,839.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,080.64

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