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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,991.60, 142,520.44 and 35,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,991.60, 142,520.44 and 35,844.32 is: 53,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,991.60 : 142,520.44 = 35,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,991.60/142,520.44 = 35,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,991.60x = 142,520.44 × 35,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,991.60x = 5,108,548,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,548,257.90/94,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,778.95

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