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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,971.26, 142,416.39 and 28,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,971.26, 142,416.39 and 28,410.32 is: 42,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,971.26 : 142,416.39 = 28,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,971.26/142,416.39 = 28,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,971.26x = 142,416.39 × 28,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,971.26x = 4,046,095,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,095,213.14/94,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,603.36

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