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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,741.96, 127,986.80 and 52,454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,741.96, 127,986.80 and 52,454.93 is: 72,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,741.96 : 127,986.80 = 52,454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,741.96/127,986.80 = 52,454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,741.96x = 127,986.80 × 52,454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,741.96x = 6,713,538,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,538,372.65/92,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,389.44

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