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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,327.53, 221,217.53 and 96,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,327.53, 221,217.53 and 96,663.96 is: 133,375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,327.53 : 221,217.53 = 96,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,327.53/221,217.53 = 96,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,327.53x = 221,217.53 × 96,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,327.53x = 21,383,761,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,383,761,987.90/160,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,375.48

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