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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,854.78, 142,265.76 and 35,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,854.78, 142,265.76 and 35,690.96 is: 53,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,854.78 : 142,265.76 = 35,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,854.78/142,265.76 = 35,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,854.78x = 142,265.76 × 35,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,854.78x = 5,077,600,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077,600,838.20/94,854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,530.26

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