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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,337.93, 221,231.22 and 95,797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,337.93, 221,231.22 and 95,797.48 is: 132,179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,337.93 : 221,231.22 = 95,797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,337.93/221,231.22 = 95,797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,337.93x = 221,231.22 × 95,797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,337.93x = 21,193,392,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,392,820.25/160,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,179.54

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