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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,629.46, 409,347.66 and 160,663.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,629.46, 409,347.66 and 160,663.07 is: 221,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,629.46 : 409,347.66 = 160,663.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,629.46/409,347.66 = 160,663.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,629.46x = 409,347.66 × 160,663.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,629.46x = 65,767,049,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,767,049,706.18/296,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,714.49

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