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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,451.59, 240,704.71 and 80,527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,451.59, 240,704.71 and 80,527.67 is: 120,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,451.59 : 240,704.71 = 80,527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,451.59/240,704.71 = 80,527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,451.59x = 240,704.71 × 80,527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,451.59x = 19,383,389,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383,389,454.33/160,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,805.22

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