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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,281.80, 138,422.70 and 80,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,281.80, 138,422.70 and 80,617.80 is: 120,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,281.80 : 138,422.70 = 80,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,281.80/138,422.70 = 80,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,281.80x = 138,422.70 × 80,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,281.80x = 11,159,333,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159,333,544.06/92,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,926.70

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