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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,443.44, 388,384.37 and 160,582.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,443.44, 388,384.37 and 160,582.53 is: 221,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,443.44 : 388,384.37 = 160,582.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,443.44/388,384.37 = 160,582.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,443.44x = 388,384.37 × 160,582.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,443.44x = 62,367,744,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,744,747.06/281,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,599.57

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