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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,259,997.60, 240,389,996.40 and 99,793,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,259,997.60, 240,389,996.40 and 99,793,821.60 is: 149,690,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,259,997.60 : 240,389,996.40 = 99,793,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,259,997.60/240,389,996.40 = 99,793,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,259,997.60x = 240,389,996.40 × 99,793,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,259,997.60x = 23,989,436,415,166,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989,436,415,166,240/160,259,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,690,732.40

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