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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,979.44, 139,221.48 and 53,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,979.44, 139,221.48 and 53,477.36 is: 80,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,979.44 : 139,221.48 = 53,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,979.44/139,221.48 = 53,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,979.44x = 139,221.48 × 53,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,979.44x = 7,445,197,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,197,205.69/92,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,073.59

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