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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,035.82, 126,957.54 and 55,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,035.82, 126,957.54 and 55,232.63 is: 76,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,035.82 : 126,957.54 = 55,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,035.82/126,957.54 = 55,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,035.82x = 126,957.54 × 55,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,035.82x = 7,012,198,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,198,257.40/92,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,189.88

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