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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,867.95, 241,342.94 and 113,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,867.95, 241,342.94 and 113,575.19 is: 170,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,867.95 : 241,342.94 = 113,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,867.95/241,342.94 = 113,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,867.95x = 241,342.94 × 113,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,867.95x = 27,410,568,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410,568,491.07/160,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,391.73

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