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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,488.46, 221,473.68 and 92,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,488.46, 221,473.68 and 92,504.88 is: 127,656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,488.46 : 221,473.68 = 92,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,488.46/221,473.68 = 92,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,488.46x = 221,473.68 × 92,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,488.46x = 20,487,396,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487,396,191.56/160,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,656.51

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