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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,324, 138,471.96 and 25,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,324, 138,471.96 and 25,757.12 is: 38,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,324 : 138,471.96 = 25,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,324/138,471.96 = 25,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,324x = 138,471.96 × 25,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,324x = 3,566,638,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,638,890.36/92,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,631.76

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