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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,666.56, 241,161.60 and 142,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,666.56, 241,161.60 and 142,068.96 is: 213,246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,666.56 : 241,161.60 = 142,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,666.56/241,161.60 = 142,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,666.56x = 241,161.60 × 142,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,666.56x = 34,261,577,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,577,703.94/160,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,246.48

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