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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,460.95, 221,473.29 and 106,748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,460.95, 221,473.29 and 106,748.23 is: 147,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,460.95 : 221,473.29 = 106,748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,460.95/221,473.29 = 106,748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,460.95x = 221,473.29 × 106,748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,460.95x = 23,641,881,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641,881,699.78/160,460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,337.29

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