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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,224.54, 240,126.60 and 117,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,224.54, 240,126.60 and 117,906.48 is: 176,705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,224.54 : 240,126.60 = 117,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,224.54/240,126.60 = 117,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,224.54x = 240,126.60 × 117,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,224.54x = 28,312,482,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,312,482,160.37/160,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,705.03

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