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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,471.62, 138,707.79 and 22,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,471.62, 138,707.79 and 22,350.82 is: 33,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,471.62 : 138,707.79 = 22,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,471.62/138,707.79 = 22,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,471.62x = 138,707.79 × 22,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,471.62x = 3,100,232,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,232,846.89/92,471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,526.32

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