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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,271.71, 127,334.96 and 49,830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,271.71, 127,334.96 and 49,830.24 is: 68,765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,271.71 : 127,334.96 = 49,830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,271.71/127,334.96 = 49,830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,271.71x = 127,334.96 × 49,830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,271.71x = 6,345,131,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,131,368.04/92,271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,765.73

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