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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,927.67, 346,195.86 and 160,336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,927.67, 346,195.86 and 160,336.67 is: 221,210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,927.67 : 346,195.86 = 160,336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,927.67/346,195.86 = 160,336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,927.67x = 346,195.86 × 160,336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,927.67x = 55,507,889,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507,889,027.94/250,927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,210.71

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