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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,660.88, 127,867.06 and 52,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,660.88, 127,867.06 and 52,372.24 is: 72,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,660.88 : 127,867.06 = 52,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,660.88/127,867.06 = 52,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,660.88x = 127,867.06 × 52,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,660.88x = 6,696,684,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,684,479.92/92,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,270.89

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