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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,890.91, 142,331.49 and 28,331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,890.91, 142,331.49 and 28,331.59 is: 42,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,890.91 : 142,331.49 = 28,331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,890.91/142,331.49 = 28,331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,890.91x = 142,331.49 × 28,331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,890.91x = 4,032,477,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,477,418.77/94,890.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,495.93

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