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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,955.81, 241,670.72 and 90,017.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,955.81, 241,670.72 and 90,017.43 is: 135,158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,955.81 : 241,670.72 = 90,017.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,955.81/241,670.72 = 90,017.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,955.81x = 241,670.72 × 90,017.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,955.81x = 21,754,577,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,577,636.46/160,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,158.70

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