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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,942.10, 128,271.15 and 55,216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,942.10, 128,271.15 and 55,216.50 is: 76,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,942.10 : 128,271.15 = 55,216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,942.10/128,271.15 = 55,216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,942.10x = 128,271.15 × 55,216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,942.10x = 7,082,683,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,683,953.98/92,942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,205.34

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