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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,965.50, 220,752.39 and 92,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,965.50, 220,752.39 and 92,901.82 is: 128,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,965.50 : 220,752.39 = 92,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,965.50/220,752.39 = 92,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,965.50x = 220,752.39 × 92,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,965.50x = 20,508,298,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508,298,800.35/159,965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,204.51

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