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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,127.96, 240,326.60 and 80,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,127.96, 240,326.60 and 80,141.94 is: 120,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,127.96 : 240,326.60 = 80,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,127.96/240,326.60 = 80,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,127.96x = 240,326.60 × 80,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,127.96x = 19,260,239,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,260,239,556.89/160,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,280.31

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