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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,043.51, 360,162.09 and 106,832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,043.51, 360,162.09 and 106,832.66 is: 160,292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,043.51 : 360,162.09 = 106,832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,043.51/360,162.09 = 106,832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,043.51x = 360,162.09 × 106,832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,043.51x = 38,477,072,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,477,072,305.05/240,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,292.07

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