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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,280.76, 142,927.62 and 28,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,280.76, 142,927.62 and 28,714.96 is: 43,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,280.76 : 142,927.62 = 28,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,280.76/142,927.62 = 28,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,280.76x = 142,927.62 × 28,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,280.76x = 4,104,160,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,160,891.20/95,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,074.39

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