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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,219.86, 240,346.26 and 60,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,219.86, 240,346.26 and 60,464.04 is: 90,702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,219.86 : 240,346.26 = 60,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,219.86/240,346.26 = 60,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,219.86x = 240,346.26 × 60,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,219.86x = 14,532,305,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532,305,878.49/160,219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,702.28

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