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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,224.08, 240,298.80 and 60,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,224.08, 240,298.80 and 60,394.24 is: 90,577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,224.08 : 240,298.80 = 60,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,224.08/240,298.80 = 60,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,224.08x = 240,298.80 × 60,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,224.08x = 14,512,663,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,663,398.91/160,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,577.29

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