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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,758.61, 221,805.03 and 96,200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,758.61, 221,805.03 and 96,200.19 is: 132,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,758.61 : 221,805.03 = 96,200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,758.61/221,805.03 = 96,200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,758.61x = 221,805.03 × 96,200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,758.61x = 21,337,686,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337,686,389.71/160,758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,731.22

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