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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,955.61, 160,432.98 and 26,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,955.61, 160,432.98 and 26,993.76 is: 40,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,955.61 : 160,432.98 = 26,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,955.61/160,432.98 = 26,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,955.61x = 160,432.98 × 26,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,955.61x = 4,330,689,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,689,358.20/106,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,490.53

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