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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,021.08, 220,847.64 and 95,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,021.08, 220,847.64 and 95,506.20 is: 131,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,021.08 : 220,847.64 = 95,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,021.08/220,847.64 = 95,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,021.08x = 220,847.64 × 95,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,021.08x = 21,092,318,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,318,875.37/160,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,809.63

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