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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,199.65, 221,038.70 and 95,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,199.65, 221,038.70 and 95,656.28 is: 131,983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,199.65 : 221,038.70 = 95,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,199.65/221,038.70 = 95,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,199.65x = 221,038.70 × 95,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,199.65x = 21,143,739,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143,739,852.35/160,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,983.69

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