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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,835.16, 241,331.32 and 113,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,835.16, 241,331.32 and 113,752.80 is: 170,684.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,835.16 : 241,331.32 = 113,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,835.16/241,331.32 = 113,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,835.16x = 241,331.32 × 113,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,835.16x = 27,452,113,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,113,377.70/160,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,684.78

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