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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,851.72, 142,277.58 and 32,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,851.72, 142,277.58 and 32,522.76 is: 48,784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,851.72 : 142,277.58 = 32,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,851.72/142,277.58 = 32,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,851.72x = 142,277.58 × 32,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,851.72x = 4,627,259,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,259,587.72/94,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,784.14

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