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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,343.52, 240,476.40 and 66,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,343.52, 240,476.40 and 66,798.24 is: 100,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,343.52 : 240,476.40 = 66,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,343.52/240,476.40 = 66,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,343.52x = 240,476.40 × 66,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,343.52x = 16,063,400,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,400,281.54/160,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,181.16

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