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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,043.84, 220,791.12 and 96,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,043.84, 220,791.12 and 96,344.73 is: 132,913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,043.84 : 220,791.12 = 96,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,043.84/220,791.12 = 96,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,043.84x = 220,791.12 × 96,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,043.84x = 21,272,060,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,060,842.80/160,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,913.96

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