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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,892.92, 142,334.48 and 28,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,892.92, 142,334.48 and 28,333.60 is: 42,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,892.92 : 142,334.48 = 28,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,892.92/142,334.48 = 28,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,892.92x = 142,334.48 × 28,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,892.92x = 4,032,848,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,848,222.53/94,892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,498.94

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