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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,851.74, 142,277.62 and 24,730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,851.74, 142,277.62 and 24,730.86 is: 37,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,851.74 : 142,277.62 = 24,730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,851.74/142,277.62 = 24,730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,851.74x = 142,277.62 × 24,730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,851.74x = 3,518,647,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,647,901.35/94,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,096.29

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