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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,377.03, 240,567.39 and 42,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,377.03, 240,567.39 and 42,060.33 is: 63,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,377.03 : 240,567.39 = 42,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,377.03/240,567.39 = 42,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,377.03x = 240,567.39 × 42,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,377.03x = 10,118,343,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,343,810.64/160,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,090.98

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