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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,662.80, 288,994.20 and 160,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,662.80, 288,994.20 and 160,003.60 is: 240,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,662.80 : 288,994.20 = 160,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,662.80/288,994.20 = 160,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,662.80x = 288,994.20 × 160,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,662.80x = 46,240,112,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,240,112,379.12/192,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,005.40

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