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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,470.39, 240,323.55 and 92,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,470.39, 240,323.55 and 92,859.91 is: 139,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,470.39 : 240,323.55 = 92,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,470.39/240,323.55 = 92,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,470.39x = 240,323.55 × 92,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,470.39x = 22,316,422,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,422,274.85/160,470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,068.78

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