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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,057.56, 220,864.32 and 102,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,057.56, 220,864.32 and 102,595.44 is: 141,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,057.56 : 220,864.32 = 102,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,057.56/220,864.32 = 102,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,057.56x = 220,864.32 × 102,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,057.56x = 22,659,672,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,672,090.70/160,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,572.02

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