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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,231.60, 240,347.40 and 122,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,231.60, 240,347.40 and 122,906.80 is: 184,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,231.60 : 240,347.40 = 122,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,231.60/240,347.40 = 122,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,231.60x = 240,347.40 × 122,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,231.60x = 29,540,329,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,329,822.32/160,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,360.20

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