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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,736.24, 220,446.88 and 92,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,736.24, 220,446.88 and 92,668.24 is: 127,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,736.24 : 220,446.88 = 92,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,736.24/220,446.88 = 92,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,736.24x = 220,446.88 × 92,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,736.24x = 20,428,424,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,424,383.09/159,736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,888.48

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