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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,952.91, 142,397.78 and 34,967.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,952.91, 142,397.78 and 34,967.55 is: 52,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,952.91 : 142,397.78 = 34,967.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,952.91/142,397.78 = 34,967.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,952.91x = 142,397.78 × 34,967.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,952.91x = 4,979,301,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,301,317.20/94,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,439.69

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