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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,171.12, 240,127.08 and 66,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,171.12, 240,127.08 and 66,746.80 is: 100,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,171.12 : 240,127.08 = 66,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,171.12/240,127.08 = 66,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,171.12x = 240,127.08 × 66,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,171.12x = 16,027,714,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,714,183.34/160,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,066.19

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