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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,444.68, 138,394.86 and 57,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,444.68, 138,394.86 and 57,271.24 is: 85,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,444.68 : 138,394.86 = 57,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,444.68/138,394.86 = 57,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,444.68x = 138,394.86 × 57,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,444.68x = 7,926,045,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,045,241.83/92,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,738.25

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