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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,627.98, 221,309.76 and 106,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,627.98, 221,309.76 and 106,083.28 is: 146,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,627.98 : 221,309.76 = 106,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,627.98/221,309.76 = 106,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,627.98x = 221,309.76 × 106,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,627.98x = 23,477,265,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477,265,236.81/160,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,159.25

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