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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,742.14, 565,108.85 and 92,429.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,742.14, 565,108.85 and 92,429.91 is: 138,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,742.14 : 565,108.85 = 92,429.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,742.14/565,108.85 = 92,429.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,742.14x = 565,108.85 × 92,429.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,742.14x = 52,232,960,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232,960,376.78/376,742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,643.80

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