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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,387.43, 221,309.99 and 92,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,387.43, 221,309.99 and 92,391.12 is: 127,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,387.43 : 221,309.99 = 92,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,387.43/221,309.99 = 92,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,387.43x = 221,309.99 × 92,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,387.43x = 20,447,077,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447,077,843.29/160,387.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,485.54

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