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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,341.08, 138,526.20 and 29,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,341.08, 138,526.20 and 29,997 is: 45,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,341.08 : 138,526.20 = 29,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,341.08/138,526.20 = 29,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,341.08x = 138,526.20 × 29,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,341.08x = 4,155,370,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,370,421.40/92,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,000.24

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