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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,983.87, 142,494.19 and 28,418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,983.87, 142,494.19 and 28,418.28 is: 42,632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,983.87 : 142,494.19 = 28,418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,983.87/142,494.19 = 28,418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,983.87x = 142,494.19 × 28,418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,983.87x = 4,049,439,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,439,184.39/94,983.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,632.91

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