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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,259.61, 138,389.55 and 25,699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,259.61, 138,389.55 and 25,699.93 is: 38,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,259.61 : 138,389.55 = 25,699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,259.61/138,389.55 = 25,699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,259.61x = 138,389.55 × 25,699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,259.61x = 3,556,601,747.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,601,747.73/92,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,549.93

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