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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,313.72, 221,092.62 and 103,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,313.72, 221,092.62 and 103,669.88 is: 142,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,313.72 : 221,092.62 = 103,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,313.72/221,092.62 = 103,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,313.72x = 221,092.62 × 103,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,313.72x = 22,920,645,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920,645,384.29/160,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,973.70

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