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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,252.91, 138,271.83 and 42,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,252.91, 138,271.83 and 42,338.28 is: 63,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,252.91 : 138,271.83 = 42,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,252.91/138,271.83 = 42,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,252.91x = 138,271.83 × 42,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,252.91x = 5,854,191,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,191,454.65/92,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,458.07

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