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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,744.28, 127,987.29 and 50,302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,744.28, 127,987.29 and 50,302.98 is: 69,418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,744.28 : 127,987.29 = 50,302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,744.28/127,987.29 = 50,302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,744.28x = 127,987.29 × 50,302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,744.28x = 6,438,142,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,142,089.12/92,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,418.21

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