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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,340.31, 221,268.21 and 95,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,340.31, 221,268.21 and 95,806.04 is: 132,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,340.31 : 221,268.21 = 95,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,340.31/221,268.21 = 95,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,340.31x = 221,268.21 × 95,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,340.31x = 21,198,830,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198,830,757.01/160,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,211.49

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