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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,472.57, 138,709.44 and 30,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,472.57, 138,709.44 and 30,143.07 is: 45,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,472.57 : 138,709.44 = 30,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,472.57/138,709.44 = 30,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,472.57x = 138,709.44 × 30,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,472.57x = 4,181,128,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,128,359.58/92,472.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,214.80

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