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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,222.06, 240,331.53 and 112,640.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,222.06, 240,331.53 and 112,640.86 is: 168,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,222.06 : 240,331.53 = 112,640.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,222.06/240,331.53 = 112,640.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,222.06x = 240,331.53 × 112,640.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,222.06x = 27,071,150,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,150,224.32/160,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,960.19

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