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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,223.48, 240,124.92 and 117,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,223.48, 240,124.92 and 117,905.44 is: 176,703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,223.48 : 240,124.92 = 117,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,223.48/240,124.92 = 117,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,223.48x = 240,124.92 × 117,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,223.48x = 28,312,034,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,312,034,347.56/160,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,703.40

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