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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,858.57, 142,306.54 and 28,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,858.57, 142,306.54 and 28,297.22 is: 42,451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,858.57 : 142,306.54 = 28,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,858.57/142,306.54 = 28,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,858.57x = 142,306.54 × 28,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,858.57x = 4,026,879,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,879,684.10/94,858.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,451.41

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