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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.85, 345,806.42 and 160,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.85, 345,806.42 and 160,015.84 is: 220,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.85 : 345,806.42 = 160,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.85/345,806.42 = 160,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.85x = 345,806.42 × 160,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.85x = 55,334,503,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334,503,109.10/250,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,802.04

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