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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,961.68, 142,342.08 and 35,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,961.68, 142,342.08 and 35,771.76 is: 53,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,961.68 : 142,342.08 = 35,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,961.68/142,342.08 = 35,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,961.68x = 142,342.08 × 35,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,961.68x = 5,091,826,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,826,723.66/94,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,619.80

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