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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,628.33, 409,344.62 and 160,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,628.33, 409,344.62 and 160,659.12 is: 221,708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,628.33 : 409,344.62 = 160,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,628.33/409,344.62 = 160,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,628.33x = 409,344.62 × 160,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,628.33x = 65,764,945,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,764,945,622.64/296,628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,708.24

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