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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,904.52, 142,363.26 and 28,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,904.52, 142,363.26 and 28,343.40 is: 42,517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,904.52 : 142,363.26 = 28,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,904.52/142,363.26 = 28,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,904.52x = 142,363.26 × 28,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,904.52x = 4,035,058,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,058,823.48/94,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,517.04

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