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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,397.62, 138,605.18 and 25,837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,397.62, 138,605.18 and 25,837.74 is: 38,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,397.62 : 138,605.18 = 25,837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,397.62/138,605.18 = 25,837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,397.62x = 138,605.18 × 25,837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,397.62x = 3,581,244,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,244,603.49/92,397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,759.06

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