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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,732.59, 127,969.46 and 52,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,732.59, 127,969.46 and 52,444.84 is: 72,373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,732.59 : 127,969.46 = 52,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,732.59/127,969.46 = 52,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,732.59x = 127,969.46 × 52,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,732.59x = 6,711,337,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,337,854.59/92,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,373.02

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