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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,067.97, 240,131.12 and 54,863.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,067.97, 240,131.12 and 54,863.55 is: 82,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,067.97 : 240,131.12 = 54,863.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,067.97/240,131.12 = 54,863.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,067.97x = 240,131.12 × 54,863.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,067.97x = 13,174,445,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,445,434.36/160,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,305.32

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