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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,534.20, 240,714.90 and 66,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,534.20, 240,714.90 and 66,934.20 is: 100,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,534.20 : 240,714.90 = 66,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,534.20/240,714.90 = 66,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,534.20x = 240,714.90 × 66,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,534.20x = 16,112,059,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,059,259.58/160,534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,365.28

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