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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,617.69, 138,778.91 and 59,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,617.69, 138,778.91 and 59,310.35 is: 88,870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,617.69 : 138,778.91 = 59,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,617.69/138,778.91 = 59,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,617.69x = 138,778.91 × 59,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,617.69x = 8,231,025,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,025,428.17/92,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,870.99

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