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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,503.21, 240,623.46 and 60,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,503.21, 240,623.46 and 60,606.72 is: 90,860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,503.21 : 240,623.46 = 60,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,503.21/240,623.46 = 60,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,503.21x = 240,623.46 × 60,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,503.21x = 14,583,398,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,398,665.65/160,503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,860.48

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