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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,901.54, 142,350.51 and 28,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,901.54, 142,350.51 and 28,341.86 is: 42,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,901.54 : 142,350.51 = 28,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,901.54/142,350.51 = 28,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,901.54x = 142,350.51 × 28,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,901.54x = 4,034,478,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,478,225.35/94,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,512.25

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