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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,927.70, 365,891.55 and 160,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,927.70, 365,891.55 and 160,216.90 is: 240,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,927.70 : 365,891.55 = 160,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,927.70/365,891.55 = 160,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,927.70x = 365,891.55 × 160,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,927.70x = 58,622,009,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622,009,877.20/243,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,325.35

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