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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,460.08, 221,405.40 and 92,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,460.08, 221,405.40 and 92,467.52 is: 127,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,460.08 : 221,405.40 = 92,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,460.08/221,405.40 = 92,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,460.08x = 221,405.40 × 92,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,460.08x = 20,472,808,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,808,252.61/160,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,588.17

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