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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,206.71, 240,168.63 and 60,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,206.71, 240,168.63 and 60,436.96 is: 90,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,206.71 : 240,168.63 = 60,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,206.71/240,168.63 = 60,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,206.71x = 240,168.63 × 60,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,206.71x = 14,515,062,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,515,062,636.08/160,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,602.09

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