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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,447.46, 138,691.98 and 29,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,447.46, 138,691.98 and 29,271.36 is: 43,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,447.46 : 138,691.98 = 29,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,447.46/138,691.98 = 29,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,447.46x = 138,691.98 × 29,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,447.46x = 4,059,702,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,702,875.69/92,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,913.62

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