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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,277.91, 240,328.01 and 65,574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,277.91, 240,328.01 and 65,574.53 is: 98,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,277.91 : 240,328.01 = 65,574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,277.91/240,328.01 = 65,574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,277.91x = 240,328.01 × 65,574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,277.91x = 15,759,396,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,396,165.11/160,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,325.44

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