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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,118.74, 138,178.34 and 25,562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,118.74, 138,178.34 and 25,562.44 is: 38,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,118.74 : 138,178.34 = 25,562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,118.74/138,178.34 = 25,562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,118.74x = 138,178.34 × 25,562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,118.74x = 3,532,175,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,175,525.55/92,118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,343.72

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