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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,008.16, 137,978.32 and 32,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,008.16, 137,978.32 and 32,828 is: 49,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,008.16 : 137,978.32 = 32,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,008.16/137,978.32 = 32,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,008.16x = 137,978.32 × 32,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,008.16x = 4,529,552,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,552,288.96/92,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,229.90

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