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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,256.07, 240,439.86 and 60,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,256.07, 240,439.86 and 60,444.90 is: 90,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,256.07 : 240,439.86 = 60,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,256.07/240,439.86 = 60,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,256.07x = 240,439.86 × 60,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,256.07x = 14,533,363,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533,363,293.71/160,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,688.38

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