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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,192.66, 239,851.27 and 115,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,192.66, 239,851.27 and 115,258.92 is: 172,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,192.66 : 239,851.27 = 115,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,192.66/239,851.27 = 115,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,192.66x = 239,851.27 × 115,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,192.66x = 27,644,998,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644,998,340.83/160,192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,573.44

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