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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,442.55, 240,666.84 and 60,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,442.55, 240,666.84 and 60,649.74 is: 90,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,442.55 : 240,666.84 = 60,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,442.55/240,666.84 = 60,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,442.55x = 240,666.84 × 60,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,442.55x = 14,596,381,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596,381,272.62/160,442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,975.75

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