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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,276.20, 172,914.30 and 91,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,276.20, 172,914.30 and 91,948.20 is: 137,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,276.20 : 172,914.30 = 91,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,276.20/172,914.30 = 91,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,276.20x = 172,914.30 × 91,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,276.20x = 15,899,158,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,158,639.26/115,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,922.30

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