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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,316.64, 240,474.06 and 65,526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,316.64, 240,474.06 and 65,526.84 is: 98,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,316.64 : 240,474.06 = 65,526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,316.64/240,474.06 = 65,526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,316.64x = 240,474.06 × 65,526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,316.64x = 15,757,505,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,505,253.77/160,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,289.89

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