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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,103.77, 220,935.94 and 98,877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,103.77, 220,935.94 and 98,877.34 is: 136,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,103.77 : 220,935.94 = 98,877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,103.77/220,935.94 = 98,877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,103.77x = 220,935.94 × 98,877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,103.77x = 21,845,556,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845,556,458.53/160,103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,446.24

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