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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,299.96, 127,373.97 and 49,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,299.96, 127,373.97 and 49,858.48 is: 68,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,299.96 : 127,373.97 = 49,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,299.96/127,373.97 = 49,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,299.96x = 127,373.97 × 49,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,299.96x = 6,350,672,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,672,535.77/92,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,804.72

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