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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,443.80, 240,665.70 and 81,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,443.80, 240,665.70 and 81,711.80 is: 122,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,443.80 : 240,665.70 = 81,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,443.80/240,665.70 = 81,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,443.80x = 240,665.70 × 81,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,443.80x = 19,665,227,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,227,545.26/160,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,567.70

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