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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,250.81, 138,283.72 and 32,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,250.81, 138,283.72 and 32,232.70 is: 48,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,250.81 : 138,283.72 = 32,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,250.81/138,283.72 = 32,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,250.81x = 138,283.72 × 32,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,250.81x = 4,457,257,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,257,661.64/92,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,316.73

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