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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,337.61, 240,320.52 and 60,433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,337.61, 240,320.52 and 60,433.83 is: 90,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,337.61 : 240,320.52 = 60,433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,337.61/240,320.52 = 60,433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,337.61x = 240,320.52 × 60,433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,337.61x = 14,523,489,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,489,451.19/160,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,580.68

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