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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,975.74, 142,411.01 and 38,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,975.74, 142,411.01 and 38,855.25 is: 58,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,975.74 : 142,411.01 = 38,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,975.74/142,411.01 = 38,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,975.74x = 142,411.01 × 38,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,975.74x = 5,533,415,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,533,415,202.03/94,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,261.35

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