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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,586.30, 409,284.04 and 160,619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,586.30, 409,284.04 and 160,619.15 is: 221,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,586.30 : 409,284.04 = 160,619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,586.30/409,284.04 = 160,619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,586.30x = 409,284.04 × 160,619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,586.30x = 65,738,852,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,738,852,165.40/296,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,651.68

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