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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,098.65, 221,038.04 and 99,757.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,098.65, 221,038.04 and 99,757.95 is: 137,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,098.65 : 221,038.04 = 99,757.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,098.65/221,038.04 = 99,757.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,098.65x = 221,038.04 × 99,757.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,098.65x = 22,050,302,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050,302,747.36/160,098.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,729.47

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