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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,731.67, 240,864.22 and 90,460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,731.67, 240,864.22 and 90,460.93 is: 135,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,731.67 : 240,864.22 = 90,460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,731.67/240,864.22 = 90,460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,731.67x = 240,864.22 × 90,460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,731.67x = 21,788,801,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,788,801,344.92/160,731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,560.10

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