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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,382.67, 240,094.68 and 97,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,382.67, 240,094.68 and 97,011.02 is: 145,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,382.67 : 240,094.68 = 97,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,382.67/240,094.68 = 97,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,382.67x = 240,094.68 × 97,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,382.67x = 23,291,828,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291,828,602.90/160,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,226.59

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