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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,460.78, 221,385.93 and 106,754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,460.78, 221,385.93 and 106,754.90 is: 147,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,460.78 : 221,385.93 = 106,754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,460.78/221,385.93 = 106,754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,460.78x = 221,385.93 × 106,754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,460.78x = 23,634,031,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634,031,711.63/160,460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,288.53

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