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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,446.08, 127,566 and 52,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,446.08, 127,566 and 52,162.08 is: 71,978.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,446.08 : 127,566 = 52,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,446.08/127,566 = 52,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,446.08x = 127,566 × 52,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,446.08x = 6,654,107,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,107,897.28/92,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,978.26

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