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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,254.41, 138,402.63 and 29,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,254.41, 138,402.63 and 29,074.20 is: 43,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,254.41 : 138,402.63 = 29,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,254.41/138,402.63 = 29,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,254.41x = 138,402.63 × 29,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,254.41x = 4,023,945,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,945,745.15/92,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,617.92

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