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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,206.21, 240,167.88 and 60,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,206.21, 240,167.88 and 60,436.46 is: 90,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,206.21 : 240,167.88 = 60,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,206.21/240,167.88 = 60,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,206.21x = 240,167.88 × 60,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,206.21x = 14,514,897,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,897,299.96/160,206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,601.34

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