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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,035.72, 127,008.66 and 52,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,035.72, 127,008.66 and 52,291.72 is: 72,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,035.72 : 127,008.66 = 52,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,035.72/127,008.66 = 52,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,035.72x = 127,008.66 × 52,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,035.72x = 6,641,501,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,501,286.30/92,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,162.21

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