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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,316.63, 240,474.76 and 64,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,316.63, 240,474.76 and 64,297.17 is: 96,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,316.63 : 240,474.76 = 64,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,316.63/240,474.76 = 64,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,316.63x = 240,474.76 × 64,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,316.63x = 15,461,847,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461,847,125.62/160,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,445.68

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