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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,676.56, 138,993.52 and 55,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,676.56, 138,993.52 and 55,247.20 is: 82,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,676.56 : 138,993.52 = 55,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,676.56/138,993.52 = 55,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,676.56x = 138,993.52 × 55,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,676.56x = 7,679,002,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,002,798.14/92,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,858.09

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