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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,269.22, 239,882.29 and 118,132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,269.22, 239,882.29 and 118,132.41 is: 176,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,269.22 : 239,882.29 = 118,132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,269.22/239,882.29 = 118,132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,269.22x = 239,882.29 × 118,132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,269.22x = 28,337,873,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337,873,034.02/160,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,814.19

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