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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,051.34, 239,573.70 and 109,837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,051.34, 239,573.70 and 109,837.82 is: 164,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,051.34 : 239,573.70 = 109,837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,051.34/239,573.70 = 109,837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,051.34x = 239,573.70 × 109,837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,051.34x = 26,314,253,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,253,536.27/160,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,411.33

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