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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,962.78, 139,442.94 and 22,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,962.78, 139,442.94 and 22,842.70 is: 34,263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,962.78 : 139,442.94 = 22,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,962.78/139,442.94 = 22,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,962.78x = 139,442.94 × 22,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,962.78x = 3,185,253,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,253,245.54/92,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,263.75

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