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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,831.55, 241,247.95 and 67,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,831.55, 241,247.95 and 67,271.67 is: 100,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,831.55 : 241,247.95 = 67,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,831.55/241,247.95 = 67,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,831.55x = 241,247.95 × 67,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,831.55x = 16,229,152,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,229,152,480.58/160,831.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,907.77

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