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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,944.96, 142,503.52 and 50,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,944.96, 142,503.52 and 50,608.96 is: 75,959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,944.96 : 142,503.52 = 50,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,944.96/142,503.52 = 50,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,944.96x = 142,503.52 × 50,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,944.96x = 7,211,954,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,954,943.54/94,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,959.32

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