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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,224.98, 138,323.70 and 25,658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,224.98, 138,323.70 and 25,658.17 is: 38,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,224.98 : 138,323.70 = 25,658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,224.98/138,323.70 = 25,658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,224.98x = 138,323.70 × 25,658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,224.98x = 3,549,132,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,132,663.82/92,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,483.42

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