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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,140.76, 240,296.80 and 103,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,140.76, 240,296.80 and 103,967.66 is: 156,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,140.76 : 240,296.80 = 103,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,140.76/240,296.80 = 103,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,140.76x = 240,296.80 × 103,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,140.76x = 24,983,096,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983,096,001.49/160,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,007.10

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