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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,741.76, 127,941.12 and 55,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,741.76, 127,941.12 and 55,002.24 is: 75,877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,741.76 : 127,941.12 = 55,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,741.76/127,941.12 = 55,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,741.76x = 127,941.12 × 55,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,741.76x = 7,037,048,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,048,188.11/92,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,877.88

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