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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,759.64, 241,193.48 and 112,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,759.64, 241,193.48 and 112,778.26 is: 169,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,759.64 : 241,193.48 = 112,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,759.64/241,193.48 = 112,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,759.64x = 241,193.48 × 112,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,759.64x = 27,201,380,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,380,073.72/160,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,205.28

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