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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,099.62, 240,019.83 and 66,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,099.62, 240,019.83 and 66,675.30 is: 99,958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,099.62 : 240,019.83 = 66,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,099.62/240,019.83 = 66,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,099.62x = 240,019.83 × 66,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,099.62x = 16,003,394,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,394,171.20/160,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,958.98

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