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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,325.92, 292,464 and 160,683.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,325.92, 292,464 and 160,683.84 is: 240,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,325.92 : 292,464 = 160,683.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,325.92/292,464 = 160,683.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,325.92x = 292,464 × 160,683.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,325.92x = 46,994,238,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994,238,581.76/195,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,593.97

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