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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,871.81, 142,308.33 and 37,950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,871.81, 142,308.33 and 37,950.47 is: 56,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,871.81 : 142,308.33 = 37,950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,871.81/142,308.33 = 37,950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,871.81x = 142,308.33 × 37,950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,871.81x = 5,400,668,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,668,459.06/94,871.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,925.96

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