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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,168.46, 399,064.93 and 160,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,168.46, 399,064.93 and 160,106.92 is: 220,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,168.46 : 399,064.93 = 160,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,168.46/399,064.93 = 160,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,168.46x = 399,064.93 × 160,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,168.46x = 63,893,054,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,893,054,826.99/289,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,954.44

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