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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,957.08, 160,342.88 and 92,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,957.08, 160,342.88 and 92,042.24 is: 127,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,957.08 : 160,342.88 = 92,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,957.08/160,342.88 = 92,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,957.08x = 160,342.88 × 92,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,957.08x = 14,758,317,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758,317,843.25/115,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,273.97

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