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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,244.03, 240,295.92 and 76,028.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,244.03, 240,295.92 and 76,028.21 is: 114,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,244.03 : 240,295.92 = 76,028.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,244.03/240,295.92 = 76,028.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,244.03x = 240,295.92 × 76,028.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,244.03x = 18,269,267,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,267,466.42/160,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,009.04

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