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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,453.28, 221,424.36 and 96,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,453.28, 221,424.36 and 96,826.16 is: 133,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,453.28 : 221,424.36 = 96,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,453.28/221,424.36 = 96,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,453.28x = 221,424.36 × 96,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,453.28x = 21,439,670,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439,670,509.26/160,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,619.40

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