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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,265.28, 142,897.99 and 24,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,265.28, 142,897.99 and 24,193.25 is: 36,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,265.28 : 142,897.99 = 24,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,265.28/142,897.99 = 24,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,265.28x = 142,897.99 × 24,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,265.28x = 3,457,166,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,166,602.82/95,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,289.89

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