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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,750.06, 127,995.09 and 52,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,750.06, 127,995.09 and 52,462.96 is: 72,398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,750.06 : 127,995.09 = 52,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,750.06/127,995.09 = 52,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,750.06x = 127,995.09 × 52,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,750.06x = 6,715,000,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,000,770.14/92,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,398.88

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