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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,387.92, 221,345.60 and 92,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,387.92, 221,345.60 and 92,403.63 is: 127,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,387.92 : 221,345.60 = 92,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,387.92/221,345.60 = 92,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,387.92x = 221,345.60 × 92,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,387.92x = 20,453,136,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453,136,462.51/160,387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,522.92

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