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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,024.93, 126,942.54 and 55,221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,024.93, 126,942.54 and 55,221.63 is: 76,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,024.93 : 126,942.54 = 55,221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,024.93/126,942.54 = 55,221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,024.93x = 126,942.54 × 55,221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,024.93x = 7,009,973,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,973,602.65/92,024.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,174.72

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