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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,481.76, 240,773.02 and 96,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,481.76, 240,773.02 and 96,513.52 is: 144,800.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,481.76 : 240,773.02 = 96,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,481.76/240,773.02 = 96,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,481.76x = 240,773.02 × 96,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,481.76x = 23,237,851,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237,851,681.23/160,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,800.58

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