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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,245.42, 138,411.87 and 54,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,245.42, 138,411.87 and 54,879.31 is: 82,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,245.42 : 138,411.87 = 54,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,245.42/138,411.87 = 54,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,245.42x = 138,411.87 × 54,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,245.42x = 7,595,947,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,947,921.41/92,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,344.99

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