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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,954.90, 241,437.42 and 76,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,954.90, 241,437.42 and 76,724.20 is: 115,088.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,954.90 : 241,437.42 = 76,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,954.90/241,437.42 = 76,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,954.90x = 241,437.42 × 76,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,954.90x = 18,524,092,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,092,899.56/160,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,088.72

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