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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,271.24, 138,319.38 and 29,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,271.24, 138,319.38 and 29,898 is: 44,818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,271.24 : 138,319.38 = 29,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,271.24/138,319.38 = 29,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,271.24x = 138,319.38 × 29,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,271.24x = 4,135,472,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,472,823.24/92,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,818.65

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