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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,774.88, 241,264.92 and 113,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,774.88, 241,264.92 and 113,360.72 is: 170,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,774.88 : 241,264.92 = 113,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,774.88/241,264.92 = 113,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,774.88x = 241,264.92 × 113,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,774.88x = 27,349,965,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349,965,041.94/160,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,113.42

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