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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,775.88, 241,266.42 and 113,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,775.88, 241,266.42 and 113,361.72 is: 170,114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,775.88 : 241,266.42 = 113,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,775.88/241,266.42 = 113,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,775.88x = 241,266.42 × 113,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,775.88x = 27,350,376,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,376,349.44/160,775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,114.92

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