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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,725.44, 139,086.72 and 37,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,725.44, 139,086.72 and 37,320 is: 55,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,725.44 : 139,086.72 = 37,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,725.44/139,086.72 = 37,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,725.44x = 139,086.72 × 37,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,725.44x = 5,190,716,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,716,390.40/92,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,979.42

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