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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,759.76, 409,528.88 and 160,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,759.76, 409,528.88 and 160,795.18 is: 221,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,759.76 : 409,528.88 = 160,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,759.76/409,528.88 = 160,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,759.76x = 409,528.88 × 160,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,759.76x = 65,850,269,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850,269,974.80/296,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,897.57

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