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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,632.49, 409,349.58 and 160,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,632.49, 409,349.58 and 160,663.06 is: 221,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,632.49 : 409,349.58 = 160,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,632.49/409,349.58 = 160,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,632.49x = 409,349.58 × 160,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,632.49x = 65,767,354,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,767,354,085.77/296,632.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,713.25

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