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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,158.92, 138,233.52 and 45,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,158.92, 138,233.52 and 45,396 is: 68,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,158.92 : 138,233.52 = 45,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,158.92/138,233.52 = 45,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,158.92x = 138,233.52 × 45,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,158.92x = 6,275,248,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,248,873.92/92,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,091.61

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