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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,997.18, 142,401.80 and 44,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,997.18, 142,401.80 and 44,989.40 is: 67,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997.18 : 142,401.80 = 44,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997.18/142,401.80 = 44,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997.18x = 142,401.80 × 44,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997.18x = 6,406,571,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,571,540.92/94,997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,439.60

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