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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,048.53, 239,944.14 and 109,980.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,048.53, 239,944.14 and 109,980.27 is: 164,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,048.53 : 239,944.14 = 109,980.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,048.53/239,944.14 = 109,980.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,048.53x = 239,944.14 × 109,980.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,048.53x = 26,389,121,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,389,121,302.12/160,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,882.00

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