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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,271.23, 138,406.93 and 25,713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,271.23, 138,406.93 and 25,713.13 is: 38,569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,271.23 : 138,406.93 = 25,713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,271.23/138,406.93 = 25,713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,271.23x = 138,406.93 × 25,713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,271.23x = 3,558,875,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,875,383.99/92,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,569.72

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