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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,050.74, 240,025.07 and 65,280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,050.74, 240,025.07 and 65,280.74 is: 97,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,050.74 : 240,025.07 = 65,280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,050.74/240,025.07 = 65,280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,050.74x = 240,025.07 × 65,280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,050.74x = 15,669,013,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669,013,151.23/160,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,900.29

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