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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,237.71, 240,187.07 and 60,354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,237.71, 240,187.07 and 60,354.69 is: 90,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,237.71 : 240,187.07 = 60,354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,237.71/240,187.07 = 60,354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,237.71x = 240,187.07 × 60,354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,237.71x = 14,496,415,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,415,402.04/160,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,468.19

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