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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,997.80, 142,477.26 and 32,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,997.80, 142,477.26 and 32,673.16 is: 49,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997.80 : 142,477.26 = 32,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997.80/142,477.26 = 32,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997.80x = 142,477.26 × 32,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997.80x = 4,655,182,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,182,312.34/94,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,003.05

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