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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,348.28, 138,529.70 and 29,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,348.28, 138,529.70 and 29,173.28 is: 43,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,348.28 : 138,529.70 = 29,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,348.28/138,529.70 = 29,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,348.28x = 138,529.70 × 29,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,348.28x = 4,041,365,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,365,726.42/92,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,762.22

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