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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,350.26, 142,998.12 and 38,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,350.26, 142,998.12 and 38,424 is: 57,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,350.26 : 142,998.12 = 38,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,350.26/142,998.12 = 38,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,350.26x = 142,998.12 × 38,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,350.26x = 5,494,559,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494,559,762.88/95,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,625.01

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