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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,045.90, 220,793.97 and 96,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,045.90, 220,793.97 and 96,346.80 is: 132,916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,045.90 : 220,793.97 = 96,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,045.90/220,793.97 = 96,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,045.90x = 220,793.97 × 96,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,045.90x = 21,272,792,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,792,468.80/160,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,916.82

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