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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,450.66, 240,681.57 and 76,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,450.66, 240,681.57 and 76,167.40 is: 114,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,450.66 : 240,681.57 = 76,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,450.66/240,681.57 = 76,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,450.66x = 240,681.57 × 76,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,450.66x = 18,332,089,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,089,033.98/160,450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,253.75

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