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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,155.32, 138,232.98 and 25,595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,155.32, 138,232.98 and 25,595.49 is: 38,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,155.32 : 138,232.98 = 25,595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,155.32/138,232.98 = 25,595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,155.32x = 138,232.98 × 25,595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,155.32x = 3,538,141,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,141,375.63/92,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,393.24

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