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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,159.33, 138,238.07 and 42,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,159.33, 138,238.07 and 42,225.26 is: 63,337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,159.33 : 138,238.07 = 42,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,159.33/138,238.07 = 42,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,159.33x = 138,238.07 × 42,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,159.33x = 5,837,137,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,137,545.33/92,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,337.46

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