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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,870.76, 139,327.80 and 73,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,870.76, 139,327.80 and 73,967 is: 110,967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,870.76 : 139,327.80 = 73,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,870.76/139,327.80 = 73,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,870.76x = 139,327.80 × 73,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,870.76x = 10,305,659,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305,659,382.60/92,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,967.75

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