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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,379.74, 138,557.70 and 29,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,379.74, 138,557.70 and 29,206.28 is: 43,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,379.74 : 138,557.70 = 29,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,379.74/138,557.70 = 29,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,379.74x = 138,557.70 × 29,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,379.74x = 4,046,754,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,754,856.91/92,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,805.65

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