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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,251.98, 142,867.02 and 25,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,251.98, 142,867.02 and 25,136.76 is: 37,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,251.98 : 142,867.02 = 25,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,251.98/142,867.02 = 25,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,251.98x = 142,867.02 × 25,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,251.98x = 3,591,213,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,213,993.66/95,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,702.25

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