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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,850.64, 241,275.96 and 110,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,850.64, 241,275.96 and 110,199.72 is: 165,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,850.64 : 241,275.96 = 110,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,850.64/241,275.96 = 110,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,850.64x = 241,275.96 × 110,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,850.64x = 26,588,543,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588,543,234.73/160,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,299.58

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