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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.01, 240,299.36 and 107,711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.01, 240,299.36 and 107,711.57 is: 161,303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.01 : 240,299.36 = 107,711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.01/240,299.36 = 107,711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.01x = 240,299.36 × 107,711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.01x = 25,883,021,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883,021,801.70/160,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,303.11

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