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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,041.58, 138,018.49 and 32,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,041.58, 138,018.49 and 32,062.68 is: 48,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,041.58 : 138,018.49 = 32,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,041.58/138,018.49 = 32,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,041.58x = 138,018.49 × 32,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,041.58x = 4,425,241,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,241,986.15/92,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,078.73

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