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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,135.80, 292,266.30 and 160,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,135.80, 292,266.30 and 160,143.80 is: 239,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,135.80 : 292,266.30 = 160,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,135.80/292,266.30 = 160,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,135.80x = 292,266.30 × 160,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,135.80x = 46,804,635,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,804,635,893.94/195,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,856.74

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