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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,011.93, 240,017.02 and 65,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,011.93, 240,017.02 and 65,241.74 is: 97,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,011.93 : 240,017.02 = 65,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,011.93/240,017.02 = 65,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,011.93x = 240,017.02 × 65,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,011.93x = 15,659,128,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,128,014.41/160,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,862.26

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