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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,485.46, 240,554.42 and 104,365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,485.46, 240,554.42 and 104,365.84 is: 156,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,485.46 : 240,554.42 = 104,365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,485.46/240,554.42 = 104,365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,485.46x = 240,554.42 × 104,365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,485.46x = 25,105,664,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,105,664,109.01/160,485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,435.76

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