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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,016.92, 138,009.72 and 29,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,016.92, 138,009.72 and 29,687.42 is: 44,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,016.92 : 138,009.72 = 29,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,016.92/138,009.72 = 29,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,016.92x = 138,009.72 × 29,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,016.92x = 4,097,152,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,152,521.72/92,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,526.08

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