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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,747.94, 241,137.90 and 59,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,747.94, 241,137.90 and 59,573 is: 89,365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,747.94 : 241,137.90 = 59,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,747.94/241,137.90 = 59,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,747.94x = 241,137.90 × 59,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,747.94x = 14,365,308,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,308,116.70/160,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,365.43

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