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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,465.86, 221,434.11 and 95,936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,465.86, 221,434.11 and 95,936.40 is: 132,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,465.86 : 221,434.11 = 95,936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,465.86/221,434.11 = 95,936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,465.86x = 221,434.11 × 95,936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,465.86x = 21,243,591,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,591,350.60/160,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,386.98

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