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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,864.96, 142,338.72 and 44,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,864.96, 142,338.72 and 44,980 is: 67,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,864.96 : 142,338.72 = 44,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,864.96/142,338.72 = 44,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,864.96x = 142,338.72 × 44,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,864.96x = 6,402,395,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,395,625.60/94,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,489.57

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