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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,955.20, 241,432.80 and 119,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,955.20, 241,432.80 and 119,483.20 is: 179,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,955.20 : 241,432.80 = 119,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,955.20/241,432.80 = 119,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,955.20x = 241,432.80 × 119,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,955.20x = 28,847,163,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847,163,528.96/160,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,224.80

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