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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,027.83, 240,077.49 and 60,188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,027.83, 240,077.49 and 60,188.89 is: 90,296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,027.83 : 240,077.49 = 60,188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,027.83/240,077.49 = 60,188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,027.83x = 240,077.49 × 60,188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,027.83x = 14,449,996,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449,996,436.70/160,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,296.77

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