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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,860.96, 142,332.72 and 44,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,860.96, 142,332.72 and 44,976 is: 67,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,860.96 : 142,332.72 = 44,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,860.96/142,332.72 = 44,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,860.96x = 142,332.72 × 44,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,860.96x = 6,401,556,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401,556,414.72/94,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,483.57

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