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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,925.54, 142,408.74 and 28,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,925.54, 142,408.74 and 28,371.08 is: 42,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,925.54 : 142,408.74 = 28,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,925.54/142,408.74 = 28,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,925.54x = 142,408.74 × 28,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,925.54x = 4,040,289,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,289,755.24/94,925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,562.73

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