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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,143.66, 220,855.07 and 132,876.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,143.66, 220,855.07 and 132,876.54 is: 183,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,143.66 : 220,855.07 = 132,876.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,143.66/220,855.07 = 132,876.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,143.66x = 220,855.07 × 132,876.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,143.66x = 29,346,457,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346,457,875.25/160,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,250.83

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