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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.64, 407,898.12 and 92,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.64, 407,898.12 and 92,039.92 is: 138,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.64 : 407,898.12 = 92,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.64/407,898.12 = 92,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.64x = 407,898.12 × 92,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.64x = 37,542,910,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542,910,332.95/272,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,024.07

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