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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,543.70, 221,553.90 and 91,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,543.70, 221,553.90 and 91,631.78 is: 126,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,543.70 : 221,553.90 = 91,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,543.70/221,553.90 = 91,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,543.70x = 221,553.90 × 91,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,543.70x = 20,301,378,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,378,222.94/160,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,453.91

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