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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,448.72, 138,693.86 and 29,272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,448.72, 138,693.86 and 29,272.62 is: 43,915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,448.72 : 138,693.86 = 29,272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,448.72/138,693.86 = 29,272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,448.72x = 138,693.86 × 29,272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,448.72x = 4,059,932,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,932,513.75/92,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,915.51

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