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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,507.03, 388,507.62 and 160,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,507.03, 388,507.62 and 160,666.62 is: 221,735.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,507.03 : 388,507.62 = 160,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,507.03/388,507.62 = 160,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,507.03x = 388,507.62 × 160,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,507.03x = 62,420,205,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420,205,295.24/281,507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,735.87

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