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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,997.80, 142,496.70 and 24,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,997.80, 142,496.70 and 24,884.20 is: 37,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997.80 : 142,496.70 = 24,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997.80/142,496.70 = 24,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997.80x = 142,496.70 × 24,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997.80x = 3,545,916,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,916,382.14/94,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,326.30

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