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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,512.80, 240,596.40 and 60,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,512.80, 240,596.40 and 60,634.40 is: 90,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,512.80 : 240,596.40 = 60,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,512.80/240,596.40 = 60,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,512.80x = 240,596.40 × 60,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,512.80x = 14,588,418,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,418,356.16/160,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,886.32

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