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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,889.43, 142,294.98 and 38,691.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,889.43, 142,294.98 and 38,691.45 is: 58,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,889.43 : 142,294.98 = 38,691.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,889.43/142,294.98 = 38,691.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,889.43x = 142,294.98 × 38,691.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,889.43x = 5,505,599,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,599,103.92/94,889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,021.21

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