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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,957.58, 160,343.57 and 92,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,957.58, 160,343.57 and 92,042.74 is: 127,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,957.58 : 160,343.57 = 92,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,957.58/160,343.57 = 92,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,957.58x = 160,343.57 × 92,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,957.58x = 14,758,461,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758,461,524.18/115,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,274.66

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