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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,027.88, 138,016.31 and 58,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,027.88, 138,016.31 and 58,271.94 is: 87,391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,027.88 : 138,016.31 = 58,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,027.88/138,016.31 = 58,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,027.88x = 138,016.31 × 58,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,027.88x = 8,042,477,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042,477,843.98/92,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,391.75

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