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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,276.64, 239,802.87 and 140,137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,276.64, 239,802.87 and 140,137.41 is: 209,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,276.64 : 239,802.87 = 140,137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,276.64/239,802.87 = 140,137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,276.64x = 239,802.87 × 140,137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,276.64x = 33,605,353,112.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605,353,112.37/160,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,670.94

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