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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,246.15, 240,299.09 and 76,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,246.15, 240,299.09 and 76,030.35 is: 114,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,246.15 : 240,299.09 = 76,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,246.15/240,299.09 = 76,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,246.15x = 240,299.09 × 76,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,246.15x = 18,270,022,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,022,921.22/160,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,012.24

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