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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,766.70, 296,598.52 and 160,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,766.70, 296,598.52 and 160,966.50 is: 222,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,766.70 : 296,598.52 = 160,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,766.70/296,598.52 = 160,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,766.70x = 296,598.52 × 160,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,766.70x = 47,742,425,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,425,669.58/214,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,299.01

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