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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,748.16, 380,473.43 and 160,974.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,748.16, 380,473.43 and 160,974.71 is: 222,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,748.16 : 380,473.43 = 160,974.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,748.16/380,473.43 = 160,974.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,748.16x = 380,473.43 × 160,974.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,748.16x = 61,246,600,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246,600,056.96/275,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,110.64

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