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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,299.91, 138,449.86 and 29,126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,299.91, 138,449.86 and 29,126.42 is: 43,689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,299.91 : 138,449.86 = 29,126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,299.91/138,449.86 = 29,126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,299.91x = 138,449.86 × 29,126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,299.91x = 4,032,548,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,548,525.42/92,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,689.63

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