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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,044.51, 360,163.59 and 106,833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,044.51, 360,163.59 and 106,833.66 is: 160,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,044.51 : 360,163.59 = 106,833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,044.51/360,163.59 = 106,833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,044.51x = 360,163.59 × 106,833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,044.51x = 38,477,594,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,477,594,518.44/240,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,293.58

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