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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,441.92, 221,410.08 and 95,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,441.92, 221,410.08 and 95,952.96 is: 132,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,441.92 : 221,410.08 = 95,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,441.92/221,410.08 = 95,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,441.92x = 221,410.08 × 95,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,441.92x = 21,244,952,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244,952,549.84/160,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,415.22

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