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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,680.94, 221,567.02 and 135,465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,680.94, 221,567.02 and 135,465.17 is: 186,796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,680.94 : 221,567.02 = 135,465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,680.94/221,567.02 = 135,465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,680.94x = 221,567.02 × 135,465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,680.94x = 30,014,614,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014,614,523.08/160,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,796.36

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