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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,254.36, 138,067.80 and 58,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,254.36, 138,067.80 and 58,997.20 is: 88,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,254.36 : 138,067.80 = 58,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,254.36/138,067.80 = 58,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,254.36x = 138,067.80 × 58,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,254.36x = 8,145,613,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,613,610.16/92,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,295.16

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