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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,862.72, 142,309.52 and 44,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,862.72, 142,309.52 and 44,312.28 is: 66,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,862.72 : 142,309.52 = 44,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,862.72/142,309.52 = 44,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,862.72x = 142,309.52 × 44,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,862.72x = 6,306,059,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,306,059,296.91/94,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,475.63

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