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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,010.55, 240,019.47 and 54,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,010.55, 240,019.47 and 54,828 is: 82,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,010.55 : 240,019.47 = 54,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,010.55/240,019.47 = 54,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,010.55x = 240,019.47 × 54,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,010.55x = 13,159,787,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159,787,501.16/160,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,243.25

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