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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,867.60, 142,308.60 and 28,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,867.60, 142,308.60 and 28,302.52 is: 42,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,867.60 : 142,308.60 = 28,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,867.60/142,308.60 = 28,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,867.60x = 142,308.60 × 28,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,867.60x = 4,027,691,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,691,997.67/94,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,455.93

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