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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,804.08, 241,213.68 and 132,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,804.08, 241,213.68 and 132,672 is: 199,014.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,804.08 : 241,213.68 = 132,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,804.08/241,213.68 = 132,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,804.08x = 241,213.68 × 132,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,804.08x = 32,002,301,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,301,352.96/160,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,014.24

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