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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,013.34, 239,755.14 and 143,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,013.34, 239,755.14 and 143,530.38 is: 215,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,013.34 : 239,755.14 = 143,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,013.34/239,755.14 = 143,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,013.34x = 239,755.14 × 143,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,013.34x = 34,412,146,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,412,146,351.15/160,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,057.98

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