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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,405.52, 221,340.15 and 92,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,405.52, 221,340.15 and 92,444.49 is: 127,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,405.52 : 221,340.15 = 92,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,405.52/221,340.15 = 92,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,405.52x = 221,340.15 × 92,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,405.52x = 20,461,677,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461,677,283.27/160,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,562.18

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