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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,364.04, 221,156.16 and 137,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,364.04, 221,156.16 and 137,695.92 is: 189,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,364.04 : 221,156.16 = 137,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,364.04/221,156.16 = 137,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,364.04x = 221,156.16 × 137,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,364.04x = 30,452,300,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452,300,914.87/160,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,894.82

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