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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,514.74, 240,640.69 and 60,618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,514.74, 240,640.69 and 60,618.22 is: 90,877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,514.74 : 240,640.69 = 60,618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,514.74/240,640.69 = 60,618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,514.74x = 240,640.69 × 60,618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,514.74x = 14,587,210,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,210,287.37/160,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,877.70

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