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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,013.74, 142,741.20 and 89,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,013.74, 142,741.20 and 89,912 is: 135,076.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,013.74 : 142,741.20 = 89,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,013.74/142,741.20 = 89,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,013.74x = 142,741.20 × 89,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,013.74x = 12,834,146,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,146,774.40/95,013.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,076.75

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