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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,028.14, 240,077.95 and 60,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,028.14, 240,077.95 and 60,189.20 is: 90,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,028.14 : 240,077.95 = 60,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,028.14/240,077.95 = 60,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,028.14x = 240,077.95 × 60,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,028.14x = 14,450,099,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,099,073.13/160,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,297.24

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