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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,851.70, 139,277.55 and 86,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,851.70, 139,277.55 and 86,946.80 is: 130,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,851.70 : 139,277.55 = 86,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,851.70/139,277.55 = 86,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,851.70x = 139,277.55 × 86,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,851.70x = 12,109,737,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,737,284.34/92,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,420.20

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