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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,245.02, 240,297.41 and 76,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,245.02, 240,297.41 and 76,029.21 is: 114,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,245.02 : 240,297.41 = 76,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,245.02/240,297.41 = 76,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,245.02x = 240,297.41 × 76,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,245.02x = 18,269,622,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,622,437.42/160,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,010.55

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