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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,082.72, 137,877.96 and 58,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,082.72, 137,877.96 and 58,621.60 is: 87,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,082.72 : 137,877.96 = 58,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,082.72/137,877.96 = 58,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,082.72x = 137,877.96 × 58,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,082.72x = 8,082,626,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,626,619.94/92,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,775.72

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