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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,846.28, 409,643.28 and 160,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,846.28, 409,643.28 and 160,876.44 is: 222,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,846.28 : 409,643.28 = 160,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,846.28/409,643.28 = 160,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,846.28x = 409,643.28 × 160,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,846.28x = 65,901,952,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,901,952,556.32/296,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,007.00

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