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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,103.74, 221,045.05 and 99,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,103.74, 221,045.05 and 99,763.04 is: 137,736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,103.74 : 221,045.05 = 99,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,103.74/221,045.05 = 99,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,103.74x = 221,045.05 × 99,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,103.74x = 22,052,126,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052,126,842.27/160,103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,736.49

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