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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,350.46, 240,486.81 and 66,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,350.46, 240,486.81 and 66,805.18 is: 100,191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,350.46 : 240,486.81 = 66,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,350.46/240,486.81 = 66,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,350.46x = 240,486.81 × 66,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,350.46x = 16,065,763,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,763,777.94/160,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,191.57

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