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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,714.58, 241,112.03 and 113,421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,714.58, 241,112.03 and 113,421.98 is: 170,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,714.58 : 241,112.03 = 113,421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,714.58/241,112.03 = 113,421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,714.58x = 241,112.03 × 113,421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,714.58x = 27,347,402,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347,402,071.75/160,714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,161.31

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