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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,264.61, 240,515.03 and 76,025.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,264.61, 240,515.03 and 76,025.01 is: 114,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,264.61 : 240,515.03 = 76,025.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,264.61/240,515.03 = 76,025.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,264.61x = 240,515.03 × 76,025.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,264.61x = 18,285,157,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285,157,560.90/160,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,093.55

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