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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,392.93, 240,643.71 and 60,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,392.93, 240,643.71 and 60,581.94 is: 90,893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,392.93 : 240,643.71 = 60,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,392.93/240,643.71 = 60,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,392.93x = 240,643.71 × 60,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,392.93x = 14,578,662,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,662,800.60/160,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,893.43

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