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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,773.88, 241,263.42 and 113,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,773.88, 241,263.42 and 113,359.72 is: 170,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,773.88 : 241,263.42 = 113,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,773.88/241,263.42 = 113,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,773.88x = 241,263.42 × 113,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,773.88x = 27,349,553,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349,553,737.44/160,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,111.92

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