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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,909.68, 142,365.90 and 24,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,909.68, 142,365.90 and 24,789 is: 37,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,909.68 : 142,365.90 = 24,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,909.68/142,365.90 = 24,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,909.68x = 142,365.90 × 24,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,909.68x = 3,529,108,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,108,295.10/94,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,183.86

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