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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,219.76, 240,342.39 and 93,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,219.76, 240,342.39 and 93,666.71 is: 140,507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,219.76 : 240,342.39 = 93,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,219.76/240,342.39 = 93,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,219.76x = 240,342.39 × 93,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,219.76x = 22,512,081,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,081,545.69/160,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,507.53

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