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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,969.26, 142,413.39 and 28,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,969.26, 142,413.39 and 28,408.32 is: 42,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,969.26 : 142,413.39 = 28,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,969.26/142,413.39 = 28,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,969.26x = 142,413.39 × 28,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,969.26x = 4,045,725,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,725,155.40/94,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,600.37

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