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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,954.86, 241,475.36 and 55,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,954.86, 241,475.36 and 55,773.84 is: 83,675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,954.86 : 241,475.36 = 55,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,954.86/241,475.36 = 55,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,954.86x = 241,475.36 × 55,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,954.86x = 13,468,008,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,008,092.58/160,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,675.68

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