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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,664.93, 409,397.76 and 160,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,664.93, 409,397.76 and 160,699.14 is: 221,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,664.93 : 409,397.76 = 160,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,664.93/409,397.76 = 160,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,664.93x = 409,397.76 × 160,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,664.93x = 65,789,867,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,789,867,949.93/296,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,764.90

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