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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,386.13, 367,930.49 and 160,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,386.13, 367,930.49 and 160,060.73 is: 239,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,386.13 : 367,930.49 = 160,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,386.13/367,930.49 = 160,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,386.13x = 367,930.49 × 160,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,386.13x = 58,891,222,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,891,222,018.35/245,386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,994.09

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