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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,869.44, 139,311.54 and 55,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,869.44, 139,311.54 and 55,683.24 is: 83,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,869.44 : 139,311.54 = 55,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,869.44/139,311.54 = 55,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,869.44x = 139,311.54 × 55,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,869.44x = 7,757,317,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,317,916.59/92,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,529.28

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