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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,730.22, 220,438.60 and 92,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,730.22, 220,438.60 and 92,662.22 is: 127,880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,730.22 : 220,438.60 = 92,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,730.22/220,438.60 = 92,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,730.22x = 220,438.60 × 92,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,730.22x = 20,426,330,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,330,049.69/159,730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,880.18

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