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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,484.07, 409,145.01 and 160,514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,484.07, 409,145.01 and 160,514.41 is: 221,508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,484.07 : 409,145.01 = 160,514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,484.07/409,145.01 = 160,514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,484.07x = 409,145.01 × 160,514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,484.07x = 65,673,669,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,673,669,884.59/296,484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,508.26

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