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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,671.16, 332,182.02 and 160,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,671.16, 332,182.02 and 160,102.08 is: 220,978.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,671.16 : 332,182.02 = 160,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,671.16/332,182.02 = 160,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,671.16x = 332,182.02 × 160,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,671.16x = 53,183,032,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,032,340.60/240,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,978.00

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