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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,875.81, 142,018.47 and 59,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,875.81, 142,018.47 and 59,741.66 is: 89,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,875.81 : 142,018.47 = 59,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,875.81/142,018.47 = 59,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,875.81x = 142,018.47 × 59,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,875.81x = 8,484,418,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,418,438.37/94,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,426.57

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