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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,979.66, 220,814.63 and 92,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,979.66, 220,814.63 and 92,004.06 is: 126,990.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,979.66 : 220,814.63 = 92,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,979.66/220,814.63 = 92,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,979.66x = 220,814.63 × 92,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,979.66x = 20,315,842,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315,842,467.40/159,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,990.16

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