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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,827.88, 139,289.82 and 46,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,827.88, 139,289.82 and 46,079.72 is: 69,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,827.88 : 139,289.82 = 46,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,827.88/139,289.82 = 46,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,827.88x = 139,289.82 × 46,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,827.88x = 6,418,435,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,435,904.45/92,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,143.41

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