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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,898.74, 142,348.12 and 38,765.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,898.74, 142,348.12 and 38,765.34 is: 58,148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,898.74 : 142,348.12 = 38,765.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,898.74/142,348.12 = 38,765.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,898.74x = 142,348.12 × 38,765.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,898.74x = 5,518,173,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,173,270.16/94,898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,148.01

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