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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,810.44, 221,662.08 and 126,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,810.44, 221,662.08 and 126,763.44 is: 174,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,810.44 : 221,662.08 = 126,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,810.44/221,662.08 = 126,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,810.44x = 221,662.08 × 126,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,810.44x = 28,098,647,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098,647,778.36/160,810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,731.49

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