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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,994.67, 314,469.43 and 160,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,994.67, 314,469.43 and 160,026.76 is: 220,722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,994.67 : 314,469.43 = 160,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,994.67/314,469.43 = 160,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,994.67x = 314,469.43 × 160,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,994.67x = 50,323,522,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,323,522,815.71/227,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,722.37

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