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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,769.17, 409,541.82 and 160,803.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,769.17, 409,541.82 and 160,803.07 is: 221,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,769.17 : 409,541.82 = 160,803.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,769.17/409,541.82 = 160,803.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,769.17x = 409,541.82 × 160,803.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,769.17x = 65,855,583,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,855,583,530.71/296,769.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,908.44

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