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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,930.76, 409,765.56 and 160,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,930.76, 409,765.56 and 160,964.96 is: 222,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,930.76 : 409,765.56 = 160,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,930.76/409,765.56 = 160,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,930.76x = 409,765.56 × 160,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,930.76x = 65,957,896,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,957,896,974.78/296,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,132.25

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