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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,953.02, 409,795.26 and 160,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,953.02, 409,795.26 and 160,986.92 is: 222,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,953.02 : 409,795.26 = 160,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,953.02/409,795.26 = 160,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,953.02x = 409,795.26 × 160,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,953.02x = 65,971,676,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,971,676,738.00/296,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,162.00

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