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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,966.89, 241,246.80 and 140,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,966.89, 241,246.80 and 140,927.28 is: 211,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,966.89 : 241,246.80 = 140,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,966.89/241,246.80 = 140,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,966.89x = 241,246.80 × 140,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,966.89x = 33,998,255,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998,255,332.70/160,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,212.72

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