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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,983.60, 241,475.40 and 146,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,983.60, 241,475.40 and 146,468.40 is: 219,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,983.60 : 241,475.40 = 146,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,983.60/241,475.40 = 146,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,983.60x = 241,475.40 × 146,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,983.60x = 35,368,515,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368,515,477.36/160,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,702.60

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