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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,953.66, 142,459.04 and 28,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,953.66, 142,459.04 and 28,395.96 is: 42,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,953.66 : 142,459.04 = 28,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,953.66/142,459.04 = 28,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,953.66x = 142,459.04 × 28,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,953.66x = 4,045,261,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,261,201.48/94,953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,602.48

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