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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,222.64, 139,717.20 and 73,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,222.64, 139,717.20 and 73,423 is: 110,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,222.64 : 139,717.20 = 73,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,222.64/139,717.20 = 73,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,222.64x = 139,717.20 × 73,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,222.64x = 10,258,455,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258,455,975.60/93,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,042.54

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