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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,707.62, 241,038.18 and 112,530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,707.62, 241,038.18 and 112,530.06 is: 168,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,707.62 : 241,038.18 = 112,530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,707.62/241,038.18 = 112,530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,707.62x = 241,038.18 × 112,530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,707.62x = 27,124,040,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,124,040,857.69/160,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,778.82

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