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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,068.48, 240,102.69 and 54,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,068.48, 240,102.69 and 54,888.36 is: 82,332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,068.48 : 240,102.69 = 54,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,068.48/240,102.69 = 54,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,068.48x = 240,102.69 × 54,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,068.48x = 13,178,842,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,842,885.69/160,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,332.53

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