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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,425.90, 240,557.76 and 93,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,425.90, 240,557.76 and 93,886.02 is: 140,781.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,425.90 : 240,557.76 = 93,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,425.90/240,557.76 = 93,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,425.90x = 240,557.76 × 93,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,425.90x = 22,585,010,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,010,666.52/160,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,781.57

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