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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,462.08, 138,713.76 and 29,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,462.08, 138,713.76 and 29,285.92 is: 43,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,462.08 : 138,713.76 = 29,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,462.08/138,713.76 = 29,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,462.08x = 138,713.76 × 29,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,462.08x = 4,062,360,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,360,078.26/92,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,935.42

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