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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,028.83, 240,078.99 and 60,189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,028.83, 240,078.99 and 60,189.89 is: 90,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,028.83 : 240,078.99 = 60,189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,028.83/240,078.99 = 60,189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,028.83x = 240,078.99 × 60,189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,028.83x = 14,450,327,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,327,999.41/160,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,298.28

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