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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,569.35, 221,540.46 and 92,580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,569.35, 221,540.46 and 92,580.98 is: 127,735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,569.35 : 221,540.46 = 92,580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,569.35/221,540.46 = 92,580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,569.35x = 221,540.46 × 92,580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,569.35x = 20,510,432,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510,432,896.45/160,569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,735.67

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