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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,966.50, 220,753.77 and 92,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,966.50, 220,753.77 and 92,902.82 is: 128,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,966.50 : 220,753.77 = 92,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,966.50/220,753.77 = 92,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,966.50x = 220,753.77 × 92,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,966.50x = 20,508,647,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508,647,758.63/159,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,205.89

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