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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,313.69, 142,971.57 and 28,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,313.69, 142,971.57 and 28,754.40 is: 43,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,313.69 : 142,971.57 = 28,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,313.69/142,971.57 = 28,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,313.69x = 142,971.57 × 28,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,313.69x = 4,111,061,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,061,712.41/95,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,131.91

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