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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,280.02, 240,349.90 and 76,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,280.02, 240,349.90 and 76,064.32 is: 114,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,280.02 : 240,349.90 = 76,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,280.02/240,349.90 = 76,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,280.02x = 240,349.90 × 76,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,280.02x = 18,282,051,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,051,705.57/160,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,063.20

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