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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,340.31, 240,526.26 and 60,584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,340.31, 240,526.26 and 60,584.22 is: 90,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,340.31 : 240,526.26 = 60,584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,340.31/240,526.26 = 60,584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,340.31x = 240,526.26 × 60,584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,340.31x = 14,572,095,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,095,851.62/160,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,882.30

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