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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,207.23, 240,473.79 and 80,302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,207.23, 240,473.79 and 80,302.89 is: 120,536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,207.23 : 240,473.79 = 80,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,207.23/240,473.79 = 80,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,207.23x = 240,473.79 × 80,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,207.23x = 19,310,740,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310,740,306.25/160,207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,536.01

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