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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,464.87, 240,648.03 and 110,863.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,464.87, 240,648.03 and 110,863.71 is: 166,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,464.87 : 240,648.03 = 110,863.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,464.87/240,648.03 = 110,863.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,464.87x = 240,648.03 × 110,863.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,464.87x = 26,679,133,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679,133,409.99/160,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,261.52

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