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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.08, 221,408.16 and 92,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.08, 221,408.16 and 92,469.52 is: 127,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.08 : 221,408.16 = 92,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.08/221,408.16 = 92,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.08x = 221,408.16 × 92,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.08x = 20,473,506,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,506,279.28/160,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,590.93

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