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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,275.12, 221,110.12 and 96,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,275.12, 221,110.12 and 96,576.72 is: 133,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,275.12 : 221,110.12 = 96,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,275.12/221,110.12 = 96,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,275.12x = 221,110.12 × 96,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,275.12x = 21,354,090,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,354,090,148.41/160,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,233.97

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