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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,889.73, 142,332.32 and 30,847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,889.73, 142,332.32 and 30,847.79 is: 46,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,889.73 : 142,332.32 = 30,847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,889.73/142,332.32 = 30,847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,889.73x = 142,332.32 × 30,847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,889.73x = 4,390,637,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,637,243.26/94,889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,270.94

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