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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,713.63, 241,110.60 and 113,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,713.63, 241,110.60 and 113,421.06 is: 170,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,713.63 : 241,110.60 = 113,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,713.63/241,110.60 = 113,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,713.63x = 241,110.60 × 113,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,713.63x = 27,347,019,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347,019,829.24/160,713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,159.93

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