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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,262.44, 240,392.22 and 112,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,262.44, 240,392.22 and 112,681.24 is: 169,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,262.44 : 240,392.22 = 112,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,262.44/240,392.22 = 112,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,262.44x = 240,392.22 × 112,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,262.44x = 27,087,693,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,693,435.95/160,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,020.85

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