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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,140.80, 292,273.80 and 160,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,140.80, 292,273.80 and 160,148.80 is: 239,864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,140.80 : 292,273.80 = 160,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,140.80/292,273.80 = 160,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,140.80x = 292,273.80 × 160,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,140.80x = 46,807,298,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,807,298,341.44/195,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,864.23

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