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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,209.90, 240,104.62 and 117,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,209.90, 240,104.62 and 117,891.83 is: 176,683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,209.90 : 240,104.62 = 117,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,209.90/240,104.62 = 117,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,209.90x = 240,104.62 × 117,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,209.90x = 28,306,372,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,306,372,618.23/160,209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,683.04

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