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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,429.60, 240,644.40 and 110,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,429.60, 240,644.40 and 110,663.20 is: 165,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,429.60 : 240,644.40 = 110,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,429.60/240,644.40 = 110,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,429.60x = 240,644.40 × 110,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,429.60x = 26,630,479,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630,479,366.08/160,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,994.80

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