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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,866.36, 142,314.90 and 29,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,866.36, 142,314.90 and 29,187 is: 43,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,866.36 : 142,314.90 = 29,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,866.36/142,314.90 = 29,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,866.36x = 142,314.90 × 29,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,866.36x = 4,153,744,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,744,986.30/94,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,785.23

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