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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,382.19, 440,073.30 and 160,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,382.19, 440,073.30 and 160,189.80 is: 240,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,382.19 : 440,073.30 = 160,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,382.19/440,073.30 = 160,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,382.19x = 440,073.30 × 160,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,382.19x = 70,495,252,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,495,252,812.16/293,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,284.70

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