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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,372.08, 138,572.72 and 30,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,372.08, 138,572.72 and 30,028 is: 45,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,372.08 : 138,572.72 = 30,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,372.08/138,572.72 = 30,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,372.08x = 138,572.72 × 30,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,372.08x = 4,161,061,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,061,636.16/92,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,046.75

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