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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,138.38, 240,293.24 and 103,965.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,138.38, 240,293.24 and 103,965.29 is: 156,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,138.38 : 240,293.24 = 103,965.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,138.38/240,293.24 = 103,965.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,138.38x = 240,293.24 × 103,965.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,138.38x = 24,982,154,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982,154,660.35/160,138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,003.54

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