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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,867.95, 142,301.93 and 35,716.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,867.95, 142,301.93 and 35,716.89 is: 53,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,867.95 : 142,301.93 = 35,716.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,867.95/142,301.93 = 35,716.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,867.95x = 142,301.93 × 35,716.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,867.95x = 5,082,582,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,582,202.01/94,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,575.34

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