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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,930.25, 409,764.87 and 160,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,930.25, 409,764.87 and 160,964.46 is: 222,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,930.25 : 409,764.87 = 160,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,930.25/409,764.87 = 160,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,930.25x = 409,764.87 × 160,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,930.25x = 65,957,581,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,957,581,026.52/296,930.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,131.56

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