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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,036.01, 360,782.91 and 160,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,036.01, 360,782.91 and 160,356.71 is: 241,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,036.01 : 360,782.91 = 160,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,036.01/360,782.91 = 160,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,036.01x = 360,782.91 × 160,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,036.01x = 57,853,961,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,853,961,373.78/240,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,022.01

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