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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,847.60, 142,278.60 and 28,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,847.60, 142,278.60 and 28,282.52 is: 42,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,847.60 : 142,278.60 = 28,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,847.60/142,278.60 = 28,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,847.60x = 142,278.60 × 28,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,847.60x = 4,023,997,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,997,350.07/94,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,425.93

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