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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,070.52, 239,405.94 and 111,899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,070.52, 239,405.94 and 111,899.64 is: 167,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,070.52 : 239,405.94 = 111,899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,070.52/239,405.94 = 111,899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,070.52x = 239,405.94 × 111,899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,070.52x = 26,789,438,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789,438,499.86/160,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,360.23

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