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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,474.16, 221,429.50 and 92,494.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,474.16, 221,429.50 and 92,494.31 is: 127,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,474.16 : 221,429.50 = 92,494.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,474.16/221,429.50 = 92,494.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,474.16x = 221,429.50 × 92,494.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,474.16x = 20,480,967,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480,967,477.76/160,474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,627.82

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