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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,246.53, 240,299.66 and 76,030.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,246.53, 240,299.66 and 76,030.71 is: 114,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,246.53 : 240,299.66 = 76,030.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,246.53/240,299.66 = 76,030.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,246.53x = 240,299.66 × 76,030.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,246.53x = 18,270,153,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,153,382.41/160,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,012.79

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