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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,854.47, 142,281.68 and 28,341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,854.47, 142,281.68 and 28,341.27 is: 42,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,854.47 : 142,281.68 = 28,341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,854.47/142,281.68 = 28,341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,854.47x = 142,281.68 × 28,341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,854.47x = 4,032,443,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,443,367.23/94,854.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,511.90

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