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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,115.66, 138,139.47 and 72,432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,115.66, 138,139.47 and 72,432.66 is: 108,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,115.66 : 138,139.47 = 72,432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,115.66/138,139.47 = 72,432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,115.66x = 138,139.47 × 72,432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,115.66x = 10,005,809,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,809,263.09/92,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,622.24

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