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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,119.82, 239,994.82 and 60,216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,119.82, 239,994.82 and 60,216.24 is: 90,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,119.82 : 239,994.82 = 60,216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,119.82/239,994.82 = 60,216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,119.82x = 239,994.82 × 60,216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,119.82x = 14,451,586,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,586,316.41/160,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,254.82

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