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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,122.39, 239,989.36 and 117,608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,122.39, 239,989.36 and 117,608.25 is: 176,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,122.39 : 239,989.36 = 117,608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,122.39/239,989.36 = 117,608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,122.39x = 239,989.36 × 117,608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,122.39x = 28,224,728,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,728,648.22/160,122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,269.72

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