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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,313.54, 142,971.33 and 28,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,313.54, 142,971.33 and 28,754.24 is: 43,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,313.54 : 142,971.33 = 28,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,313.54/142,971.33 = 28,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,313.54x = 142,971.33 × 28,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,313.54x = 4,111,032,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,032,347.28/95,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,131.67

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