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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,257.07, 240,441.36 and 60,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,257.07, 240,441.36 and 60,445.90 is: 90,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,257.07 : 240,441.36 = 60,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,257.07/240,441.36 = 60,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,257.07x = 240,441.36 × 60,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,257.07x = 14,533,694,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533,694,402.42/160,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,689.88

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