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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,297.92, 221,227.74 and 92,317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,297.92, 221,227.74 and 92,317.32 is: 127,407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,297.92 : 221,227.74 = 92,317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,297.92/221,227.74 = 92,317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,297.92x = 221,227.74 × 92,317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,297.92x = 20,423,152,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423,152,066.46/160,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,407.47

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