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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,588.96, 240,839.28 and 67,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,588.96, 240,839.28 and 67,079.20 is: 100,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,588.96 : 240,839.28 = 67,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,588.96/240,839.28 = 67,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,588.96x = 240,839.28 × 67,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,588.96x = 16,155,306,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,306,230.98/160,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,600.35

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