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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,122.30, 239,995.84 and 65,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,122.30, 239,995.84 and 65,293.29 is: 97,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,122.30 : 239,995.84 = 65,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,122.30/239,995.84 = 65,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,122.30x = 239,995.84 × 65,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,122.30x = 15,670,117,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,117,816.68/160,122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,863.43

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