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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,105.47, 240,303.60 and 85,289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,105.47, 240,303.60 and 85,289.43 is: 128,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,105.47 : 240,303.60 = 85,289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,105.47/240,303.60 = 85,289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,105.47x = 240,303.60 × 85,289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,105.47x = 20,495,357,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495,357,070.95/160,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,011.60

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