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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,396.56, 221,195.82 and 119,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,396.56, 221,195.82 and 119,650.68 is: 165,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,396.56 : 221,195.82 = 119,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,396.56/221,195.82 = 119,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,396.56x = 221,195.82 × 119,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,396.56x = 26,466,230,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,466,230,276.16/160,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,004.97

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