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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,985.89, 128,382.31 and 71,437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,985.89, 128,382.31 and 71,437.25 is: 98,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,985.89 : 128,382.31 = 71,437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,985.89/128,382.31 = 71,437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,985.89x = 128,382.31 × 71,437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,985.89x = 9,171,279,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,279,585.30/92,985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,630.88

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