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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,719.56, 409,473.09 and 160,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,719.56, 409,473.09 and 160,754.44 is: 221,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,719.56 : 409,473.09 = 160,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,719.56/409,473.09 = 160,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,719.56x = 409,473.09 × 160,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,719.56x = 65,824,617,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,824,617,278.02/296,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,841.18

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