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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,033.73, 240,050.68 and 41,704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,033.73, 240,050.68 and 41,704.77 is: 62,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,033.73 : 240,050.68 = 41,704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,033.73/240,050.68 = 41,704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,033.73x = 240,050.68 × 41,704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,033.73x = 10,011,258,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,011,258,189.22/160,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,557.18

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