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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,243.21, 240,195.32 and 60,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,243.21, 240,195.32 and 60,360.19 is: 90,476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,243.21 : 240,195.32 = 60,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,243.21/240,195.32 = 60,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,243.21x = 240,195.32 × 60,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,243.21x = 14,498,233,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,233,951.33/160,243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,476.43

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