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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,033.22, 408,524.97 and 160,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,033.22, 408,524.97 and 160,066.20 is: 220,890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,033.22 : 408,524.97 = 160,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,033.22/408,524.97 = 160,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,033.22x = 408,524.97 × 160,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,033.22x = 65,391,039,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,391,039,553.01/296,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,890.88

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