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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,011.48, 240,069.06 and 76,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,011.48, 240,069.06 and 76,911.96 is: 115,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,011.48 : 240,069.06 = 76,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,011.48/240,069.06 = 76,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,011.48x = 240,069.06 × 76,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,011.48x = 18,464,181,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464,181,939.96/160,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,392.86

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