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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,949.96, 142,444.14 and 42,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,949.96, 142,444.14 and 42,359.45 is: 63,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,949.96 : 142,444.14 = 42,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,949.96/142,444.14 = 42,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,949.96x = 142,444.14 × 42,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,949.96x = 6,033,854,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,854,713.90/94,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,547.74

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