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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,814.61, 240,917.44 and 107,345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,814.61, 240,917.44 and 107,345.36 is: 160,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,814.61 : 240,917.44 = 107,345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,814.61/240,917.44 = 107,345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,814.61x = 240,917.44 × 107,345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,814.61x = 25,861,369,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,861,369,217.48/160,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,814.80

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